How far is Franklin, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?
The driving distance from Franklin, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 141 miles (226.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Saint Joseph.
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Start on Nobblett Road
2865 ft · 2 min · Nobblett Road
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Continue on East 300 North Road
6.7 mi · 16 min · East 300 North Road
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Turn slight left onto Hillsboro Road
3123 ft · 1 min · Hillsboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillsboro Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Road
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Turn right onto East 150 N
1 km · 2 min · East 150 N
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Memorial Drive
5.8 mi · 9 min · South Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2368 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North
1463 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
1069 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road
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Take the ramp left
1656 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
87 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road
1128 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 60
925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60
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Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Saint Joseph.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 141 miles (226.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Franklin and 61.6 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Joseph.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 113.65 mi (182.91 km).
#1 Franklin
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,228 |
| Coordinates | 39.9739400, -85.1910800 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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