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

The driving distance from Fortville, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.21 mi
02h 08m
Flight
105.89 mi
170.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.89 mi
Kilometers
170.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.21 mi
Kilometers
201.51 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Mon, May 25, 1:07 PM EDT
Return by in Fortville
Mon, May 25, 3:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fortville
2026-05-25T10:58
Arrive Saint Joseph
Mon, May 25, 1:07 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 Fortville
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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Fortville
60.8 mi
01h 04m
To Saint Joseph
64.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Noel Avenue

    88 m · 15 sec · Noel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pendleton Pike

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Pendleton Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Broadway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pendleton Pike

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Pendleton Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  19. 19

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
87.7 mi · 70%
I 465 South
9.91 mi · 8%
Pendleton Pike
9.49 mi · 8%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 2%
West Broadway
1.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+19.3 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 04m from Fortville
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fortville and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Fortville to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Fortville and 64.4 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fortville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fortville and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 105.89 mi (170.41 km).

Fortville

#1 Fortville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,220
Coordinates39.9322600, -85.8480400
Altitude261
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: Noel Avenue (-85.847924, 39.932259)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.73 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.34
8.84 gal · 33.46 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.67 $33.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.80 $37.60
Premium $4.65 $20.57 $41.14
Diesel $5.30 $23.44 $46.89

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Fortville and Saint Joseph. The current time is 10:58:46.

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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.