How far is Crawfordsville, IN from Saint John, IN?

The driving distance from Crawfordsville, IN to Saint John, IN is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139 miles (223.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
161.67 mi
02h 59m
Flight
139.03 mi
223.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.03 mi
Kilometers
223.74 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.67 mi
Kilometers
260.19 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint John
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM CDT
Return by in Crawfordsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crawfordsville
2026-04-19T08:55
Arrive Saint John
Sun, Apr 19, 11:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 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 CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crawfordsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sullivan
IN

City in the U.

From Crawfordsville
84.3 mi
01h 29m
To Saint John
77.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crawfordsville and Saint John.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crawfordsville and Saint John.

  1. 1

    Start on Eastwood Drive

    121 m · 23 sec · Eastwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Englewood Drive

    127 m · 26 sec · North Englewood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3221 ft · 58 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    127 m · 12 sec · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West South Boulevard

    13.2 mi · 20 min · West South Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1853 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    27.8 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46

    1463 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West

    2380 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    146 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1533 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    48.3 mi · 59 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    38.5 mi · 45 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East

    1397 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    2424 ft · 46 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

    1532 ft · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

  30. 30

    Continue on New Harmony Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto St John Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · St John Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crawfordsville and Saint John.

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 40 East
89.8 mi · 56%
West South Boulevard
13.2 mi · 8%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.4 mi · 6%
I 69 South
5.44 mi · 3%
I 64 East
4.38 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 40 East

Merge slight left

48.3 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
139 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
01h 29m from Crawfordsville
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crawfordsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Saint John.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crawfordsville to Saint John?

The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Crawfordsville and 77.4 miles from Saint John.

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

The direct path is about 139 miles (223.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crawfordsville and Saint John, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crawfordsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Saint John.

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

94 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

98 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

114 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

116 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crawfordsville and Saint John. Straight-line distance: 139.03 mi (223.74 km).

Crawfordsville

#1 Crawfordsville

City in Montgomery County, Indiana

Population16,151
Coordinates40.0411500, -86.8744500
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Saint John

#2 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Eastwood Drive (-86.874449, 40.040909)
End: St John Road (-87.44975, 38.079207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.6 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.06
11.42 gal · 43.2 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.53 $43.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.28 $48.57
Premium $4.65 $26.57 $53.15
Diesel $5.30 $30.29 $60.57

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crawfordsville, IN and Saint John, IN. The current time in Crawfordsville is 08:55:01, although it is 07:55:01 in Saint John.

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.