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

The driving distance from Fairfield, IN to Saint John, IN is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
241.92 mi
04h 20m
Flight
165.4 mi
266.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.4 mi
Kilometers
266.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.92 mi
Kilometers
389.34 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint John
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 AM CDT
Return by in Fairfield
Sat, Apr 18, 4:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield
2026-04-18T07:53
Arrive Saint John
Sat, Apr 18, 12:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
8:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ellettsville
IN

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Fairfield
110.2 mi
02h 10m
To Saint John
131.7 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.5 mi · 10 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Indiana Highway 101

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Indiana Highway 101

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1994 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Union Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · West Union Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue

    834 ft · 16 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    16.4 mi · 25 min · West 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Perkins Street

    69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    18.7 mi · 28 min · East 1st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    2815 ft · 59 sec · East Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1914 ft · 36 sec · South Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Colescott Street

    3066 ft · 54 sec · Colescott Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Miller Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Miller Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West McKay Road

    12.7 mi · 18 min · West McKay Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Road 44

    68 m · 4 sec · State Road 44

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 44

    18.6 mi · 29 min · State Road 44

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward I 69 South: Evansville

    2705 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    99 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

    1532 ft · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

  27. 27

    Continue on New Harmony Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto St John Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · St John Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
125 mi · 52%
East 1st Street
18.7 mi · 8%
State Road 44
18.6 mi · 8%
West 3rd Street
16.4 mi · 7%
West McKay Road
12.7 mi · 5%
West Union Street
11.5 mi · 5%
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 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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.5 mi
165.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellettsville
02h 10m from Fairfield
Leave By
8:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint John.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Ellettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Fairfield and 131.7 miles from Saint John.

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

The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint John.

Stop Ideas Near Ellettsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

71 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

93 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

97 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Saint John. Straight-line distance: 165.4 mi (266.18 km).

Fairfield

#1 Fairfield

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population1,406
Coordinates39.5186600, -84.9955200
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Saint John

#2 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.984676, 39.52055)
End: St John Road (-87.44975, 38.079207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.32 L · about $32.20
Round trip
$64.41
17.08 gal · 64.64 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.20 $64.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.32 $72.64
Premium $4.65 $39.75 $79.49
Diesel $5.30 $45.30 $90.59

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fairfield, IN and Saint John, IN. The current time in Fairfield is 07:53:09, although it is 06:53:09 in Saint John.

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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.