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

The driving distance from Frankton, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
147.58 mi
02h 32m
Flight
125.95 mi
202.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.95 mi
Kilometers
202.7 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.58 mi
Kilometers
237.51 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, May 31, 1:50 PM EDT
Return by in Frankton
Sun, May 31, 4:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankton
2026-05-31T11:17
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, May 31, 1:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankton
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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Frankton
72.8 mi
01h 16m
To Saint Joseph
74.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Sigler Street

    833 ft · 22 sec · East Sigler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Road

    581 ft · 14 sec · Center Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Plum Street

    1063 ft · 21 sec · West Plum Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    642 ft · 15 sec · Highland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 800 North

    4 mi · 7 min · 800 North

  6. 6

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  22. 22

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankton 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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
87.7 mi · 59%
800 North
21 mi · 14%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 10%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 1%
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 16m from Frankton
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frankton and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frankton to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Frankton and 74.8 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankton and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 125.95 mi (202.7 km).

Frankton

#1 Frankton

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,819
Coordinates40.2228200, -85.7788700
Altitude254
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: East Sigler Street (-85.778872, 40.22295)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.71 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
10.42 gal · 39.42 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.16 $44.32
Premium $4.65 $24.25 $48.49
Diesel $5.30 $27.63 $55.27

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankton and Saint Joseph. The current time is 11:17:14.

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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.