How far is Flat Rock, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from Flat Rock, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
79.23 mi
01h 19m
Flight
66.63 mi
107.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.63 mi
Kilometers
107.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.23 mi
Kilometers
127.51 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 5, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Flat Rock
Tue, May 5, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flat Rock
2026-05-04T23:04
Arrive Saint Joseph
Tue, May 5, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flat Rock
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
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Flat Rock
39.3 mi
00h 39m
To Saint Joseph
39.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flat Rock and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on Old State Road 252

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Old State Road 252

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 1100 South

    789 ft · 21 sec · County Road 1100 South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    63.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  9. 9

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flat Rock and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 1100 South
64.3 mi · 81%
Old State Road 252
5.89 mi · 7%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 3%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 2%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Memphis Road
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 1100 South

Merge slight left

63.8 mi · 01h 08m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
66.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
00h 39m from Flat Rock
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flat Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flat Rock to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Flat Rock and 39.9 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Flat Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flat Rock and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 66.63 mi (107.23 km).

Flat Rock

#1 Flat Rock

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Minnesota

Population1,728
Coordinates39.3642200, -85.8316500
Altitude210
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: CR 252 (-85.831654, 39.364397)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.58 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.16 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Flat Rock and Saint Joseph. The current time is 23:04:55.

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.