How far is Charlestown, IN from Saint John, IN?

The driving distance from Charlestown, IN to Saint John, IN is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.38 mi
01h 55m
Flight
99.94 mi
160.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.94 mi
Kilometers
160.84 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.38 mi
Kilometers
190.52 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint John
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in Charlestown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlestown
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Saint John
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlestown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Uniontown
IN

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

From Charlestown
58.7 mi
00h 57m
To Saint John
59.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Saint John.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Saint John.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 403

    3.2 mi · 6 min · County Road 403

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 403

    32 m · 2 sec · County Road 403

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 403

    2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road 403

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Indiana Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Indiana Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 311

    1496 ft · 27 sec · County Road 311

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    892 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    123 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

    1532 ft · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

  18. 18

    Continue on New Harmony Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto St John Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · St John Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown and Saint John.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 78%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 6%
I 69 South
5.59 mi · 5%
County Road 403
5.56 mi · 5%
County Road 311
3.44 mi · 3%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
00h 57m from Charlestown
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlestown and Sunny near Saint John.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlestown to Saint John?

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Charlestown and 59.7 miles from Saint John.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Charlestown and Saint John, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlestown and Sunny near Saint John.

Stop Ideas Near Uniontown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Uniontown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Uniontown.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

119 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Saint John. Straight-line distance: 99.94 mi (160.84 km).

Charlestown

#1 Charlestown

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Population8,544
Coordinates38.4531200, -85.6702400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Saint John

#2 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 403 (-85.670196, 38.453026)
End: St John Road (-87.44975, 38.079207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.78 $35.56
Premium $4.65 $19.45 $38.91
Diesel $5.30 $22.17 $44.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Charlestown, IN and Saint John, IN. The current time in Charlestown is 01:59:38, although it is 00:59:38 in Saint John.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.