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

The driving distance from Danville, IN to Saint John, IN is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
152.75 mi
02h 37m
Flight
126.34 mi
203.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.34 mi
Kilometers
203.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.75 mi
Kilometers
245.82 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint John
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM CDT
Return by in Danville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-04-19T08:00
Arrive Saint John
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Danville
76.3 mi
01h 18m
To Saint John
76.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W
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 Danville and Saint John.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cross Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cross Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Road 39

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 39

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    969 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kentucky Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Street

    6.4 mi · 12 min · Morgan Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Chestnut Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    47 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    7.6 mi · 11 min · South Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Road 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Morton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    53 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    2371 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    99 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

    1532 ft · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

  21. 21

    Continue on New Harmony Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto St John Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · St John Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville 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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
121 mi · 79%
South Chestnut Street
7.65 mi · 5%
Morgan Street
6.4 mi · 4%
Kentucky Street
2.1 mi · 1%
State Road 39
1.84 mi · 1%
South State Road 39
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

99 mi · 01h 46m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 18m from Danville
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Danville 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 Danville to Saint John?

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Danville and 76.4 miles from Saint John.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Saint John. Straight-line distance: 126.34 mi (203.32 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States

Population10,241
Coordinates39.7606000, -86.5263900
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Saint John

#2 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.526359, 39.760581)
End: St John Road (-87.44975, 38.079207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.4 L · about $20.33
Round trip
$40.65
10.78 gal · 40.8 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.33 $40.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.92 $45.85
Premium $4.65 $25.09 $50.17
Diesel $5.30 $28.59 $57.18

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 Danville, IN and Saint John, IN. The current time in Danville is 08:00:27, although it is 07:00:27 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.