How far is Clarksville, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.85 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7.61 mi
12.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.61 mi
Kilometers
12.24 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.85 mi
Kilometers
17.46 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, May 2, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sat, May 2, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-05-02T10:03
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, May 2, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Sellersburg
IN

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

From Clarksville
6 mi
00h 07m
To Saint Joseph
4.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on East Brooks Avenue

    10 m · 5 sec · East Brooks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard

    1236 ft · 46 sec · Eastern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1118 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1116 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

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

    1197 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    42 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Grant Line Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grant Line Road
4.69 mi · 43%
Eastern Boulevard
3.66 mi · 34%
I 265 West
3.53 mi · 33%
East Brooks Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Grant Line Road

Turn straight onto Grant Line Road

4.4 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sellersburg
00h 07m from Clarksville
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 6 miles from Clarksville and 4.8 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Sellersburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sellersburg, 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 Sellersburg.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

16 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 7.61 mi (12.24 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

Town in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Population21,447
Coordinates38.2967400, -85.7599600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: East Brooks Avenue (-85.759947, 38.296725)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.87
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.43 $2.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.62 $3.23
Premium $4.65 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.30 $2.02 $4.03

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Saint Joseph. The current time is 10:03:10.

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.