How far is Gas City, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?
The driving distance from Gas City, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gas City and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gas City and Saint Joseph.
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Start on South 2nd Street
70 m · 15 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
583 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Hi Way Drive
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Hi Way Drive
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Continue on West 500 S
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 500 S
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Turn left onto Strawtown Pike
30.5 mi · 35 min · Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
15.4 mi · 18 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 Gas City 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gas City 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 Gas City to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 83.4 miles from Gas City and 95.4 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gas City and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gas City and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 144.59 mi (232.69 km).
#1 Gas City
City in Grant County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 5,772 |
| Coordinates | 40.4872600, -85.6130300 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.80 | $47.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.84 | $53.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.37 | $58.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
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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