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

The driving distance from Davis, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.3 miles (378.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.57 mi
04h 32m
Flight
235.26 mi
378.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.26 mi
Kilometers
378.61 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.57 mi
Kilometers
456.36 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Davis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davis
2026-04-22T20:32
Arrive Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Davis
141.4 mi
02h 16m
To Saint Joseph
142.2 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
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 Davis and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    613 ft · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    1037 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    2578 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  18. 18

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davis 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
147 mi · 52%
I 70 East
96.4 mi · 34%
I 94 West
27.4 mi · 10%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 1%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 1%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

130 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
235.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
02h 16m from Davis
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Davis 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 Davis to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Davis and 142.2 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 235.3 miles (378.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.75 one way or $75.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Davis and Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorntown.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davis and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 235.26 mi (378.61 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Davis

Township in Starke County, Indiana

Population1,007
Coordinates41.7147600, -86.8261400
Altitude202
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: SR 212 (-86.825991, 41.714759)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.88 L · about $37.75
Round trip
$75.50
20.02 gal · 75.76 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.75 $75.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.57 $85.15
Premium $4.65 $46.59 $93.17
Diesel $5.30 $53.09 $106.19

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Davis, IN and Saint Joseph, IN. The current time in Davis is 20:32:22, although it is 21:32:22 in Saint Joseph.

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.