How far is Dunkirk, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?
The driving distance from Dunkirk, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunkirk and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunkirk and Saint Joseph.
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Start on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Missinewa Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · North Missinewa Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on West State Street
9.2 mi · 12 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto East McGalliard Road
10.2 mi · 16 min · East McGalliard Road
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Take the ramp left
1053 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
39 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
1069 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road
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Take the ramp left
1656 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
87 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road
1128 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 60
925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60
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Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunkirk and Saint Joseph.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Southport Road
Merge slight left
87 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dunkirk and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunkirk to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Dunkirk and 72.2 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dunkirk and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunkirk and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 140.18 mi (225.59 km).
#1 Dunkirk
Dunkirk is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3753200, -85.2094100 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $21.09 | $42.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $27.61 | $55.21 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $38.28 | $76.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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