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

The driving distance from Corydon, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
26.3 mi
00h 30m
Flight
21.4 mi
34.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.4 mi
Kilometers
34.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.3 mi
Kilometers
42.33 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 5, 3:44 PM EDT
Return by in Corydon
Tue, May 5, 4:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corydon
2026-05-05T15:14
Arrive Saint Joseph
Tue, May 5, 3:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Corydon
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
Georgetown
IN

Town in Floyd County, Indiana, United States

From Corydon
13.4 mi
00h 15m
To Saint Joseph
13 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Maple Street

    552 ft · 26 sec · North Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chestnut Street

    1219 ft · 25 sec · East Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Capitol Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1081 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Road 135

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Road 135

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1410 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1219 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grant Line Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corydon 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 135
16.8 mi · 64%
Grant Line Road
4.87 mi · 19%
I 265 East
2.99 mi · 11%
North Capitol Avenue
1.26 mi · 5%
East Chestnut Street
0.23 mi · 1%
North Maple Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 135

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 18m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
00h 15m from Corydon
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corydon 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 Corydon to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Corydon and 13 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

19 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corydon and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 21.4 mi (34.44 km).

Corydon

#1 Corydon

Town in Indiana

Population3,181
Coordinates38.2120100, -86.1219200
Altitude179
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 Maple Street (-86.122063, 38.212013)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.51 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.01
1.86 gal · 7.02 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.51 $7.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.65 $4.33 $8.66
Diesel $5.30 $4.93 $9.87

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Corydon and Saint Joseph. The current time is 15:14:33.

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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.