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

The driving distance from Clinton, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
87.43 mi
01h 46m
Flight
66.8 mi
107.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.8 mi
Kilometers
107.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.43 mi
Kilometers
140.7 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Clinton
46.5 mi
00h 53m
To Saint Joseph
40.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spades Road

    1201 ft · 55 sec · North Spades Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North State Highway 129

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 129

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Buckeye Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · North Buckeye Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    19 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    81 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    41 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Buckeye Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Buckeye Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Buckeye Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    75 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    1230 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  20. 20

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
33.8 mi · 39%
Buckeye Street
13.2 mi · 15%
North Buckeye Street
4.32 mi · 5%
North State Highway 129
3.29 mi · 4%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 3%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

33.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
00h 53m from Clinton
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Clinton and 40.9 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 66.8 mi (107.51 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Town in Indiana

Population4,618
Coordinates39.2106100, -85.1319000
Altitude302
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: North Spades Road (-85.132083, 39.210611)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Saint Joseph. The current time is 23:37:20.

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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.