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

The driving distance from Flora, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 174 miles (280.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.06 mi
03h 02m
Flight
153.19 mi
246.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.19 mi
Kilometers
246.54 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.06 mi
Kilometers
280.13 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, Nov 7, 4:51 AM EST
Return by in Flora
Sat, Nov 7, 7:54 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flora
2026-11-07T01:49
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, Nov 7, 4:51 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:54 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flora
9:00 PM EST
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
Needham
IN

Unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana

From Flora
85.4 mi
01h 31m
To Saint Joseph
88.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    92 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    13 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    109 m · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Division Line Road

    1467 ft · 35 sec · East Division Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 75

    8 mi · 14 min · State Route 75

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 100 West

    5 mi · 9 min · County Road 100 West

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2606 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Kyger Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · West Kyger Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · North Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto IN-47

    2 mi · 4 min · IN-47

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward Indianapolis

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  21. 21

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flora 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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
96.4 mi · 55%
Indianapolis
33.6 mi · 19%
North Jackson Street
11.5 mi · 7%
State Route 75
8.03 mi · 5%
County Road 100 West
5.02 mi · 3%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

94.5 mi · 01h 43m

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
153.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
01h 31m from Flora
Leave By
10:54 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flora 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 Flora to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 174 miles (280.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Flora and 88.6 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 10:54 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flora and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

30 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

73 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

98 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

100 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flora and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 153.19 mi (246.54 km).

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#1 Flora

Flora is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5472600, -86.5244400
Altitude215
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: (-86.5245, 40.54726)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.25 L · about $22.82
Round trip
$45.63
12.28 gal · 46.5 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $22.82 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.32 $26.54 $53.09
Premium $4.85 $29.75 $59.51
Diesel $6.71 $41.21 $82.42

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Flora and Saint Joseph. The current time is 01:49:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.