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

The driving distance from Fayette, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
127.33 mi
02h 08m
Flight
110.39 mi
177.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.39 mi
Kilometers
177.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.33 mi
Kilometers
204.91 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Thu, May 7, 4:49 PM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Thu, May 7, 6:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-05-07T14:40
Arrive Saint Joseph
Thu, May 7, 4:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Fayette
63.4 mi
01h 04m
To Saint Joseph
63.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayette and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 750 South

    45 m · 9 sec · 750 South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Road 267

    4.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 267

  3. 3

    Continue on North Green Street

    2344 ft · 1 min · North Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  12. 12

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
90.1 mi · 71%
North Green Street
23.2 mi · 18%
State Road 267
4.65 mi · 4%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 1%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 37m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
01h 04m from Fayette
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayette 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 Fayette to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Fayette and 63.9 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

60 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 110.39 mi (177.66 km).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

Population2,575
Coordinates39.9311500, -86.3972200
Altitude284
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: 750 South (-86.397221, 39.931014)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17.01 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.98 gal · 34.02 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.10 $38.19
Premium $4.65 $20.90 $41.79
Diesel $5.30 $23.81 $47.63

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and Saint Joseph. The current time is 14:40:12.

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.