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

The driving distance from Clermont, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
117.68 mi
01h 59m
Flight
101.23 mi
162.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.23 mi
Kilometers
162.91 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.68 mi
Kilometers
189.39 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Return by in Clermont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clermont
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clermont
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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Clermont
58.6 mi
00h 59m
To Saint Joseph
59.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kathleen Avenue

    20 m · 8 sec · Kathleen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tansel Road

    2219 ft · 1 min · Tansel Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crawfordsville Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Crawfordsville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 465 South, I 74 East

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 60

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
90.1 mi · 77%
I 465 South
15.3 mi · 13%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
Crawfordsville Road
2.68 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 2%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 37m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 59m from Clermont
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clermont 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 Clermont to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Clermont and 59.1 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clermont and Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clermont and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 101.23 mi (162.91 km).

Clermont

#1 Clermont

Town in Pike and Wayne townships of Marion County, Indiana

Population1,466
Coordinates39.8097700, -86.3224900
Altitude254
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: Kathleen Avenue (-86.322489, 39.809736)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.65 $35.30
Premium $4.65 $19.31 $38.63
Diesel $5.30 $22.01 $44.02

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

There is no time difference between Clermont and Saint Joseph. The current time is 20:39:25.

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.