How far is Charlestown, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?
The driving distance from Charlestown, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Clark County, Indiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Saint Joseph.
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Start on County Road 403
3.2 mi · 6 min · County Road 403
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 403
32 m · 2 sec · County Road 403
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 403
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road 403
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Indiana Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Indiana Avenue
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Continue on County Road 311
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 311
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Turn right onto State Road 60
2 mi · 4 min · State Road 60
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Turn left onto West St Joe Road
1.5 km · 4 min · West St Joe Road
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Continue on West St Joe Road
2924 ft · 2 min · West St Joe Road
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Turn left onto Grant Line Road
71 m · 5 sec · Grant Line Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown and Saint Joseph.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road 403
Start on County Road 403
3.25 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Charlestown and Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlestown to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sellersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Charlestown and 7.4 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlestown and Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Sellersburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 8.33 mi (13.4 km).
#1 Charlestown
City in Clark County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 8,544 |
| Coordinates | 38.4531200, -85.6702400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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