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

The driving distance from Ingalls, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.06 mi
02h 12m
Flight
107.57 mi
173.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.57 mi
Kilometers
173.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.06 mi
Kilometers
206.09 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Fri, May 1, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in Ingalls
Fri, May 1, 1:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ingalls
2026-05-01T08:46
Arrive Saint Joseph
Fri, May 1, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ingalls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Ingalls
62.3 mi
01h 06m
To Saint Joseph
65.8 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    10 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    127 m · 19 sec · North Meridian Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pendleton Pike

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Pendleton Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broadway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pendleton Pike

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Pendleton Pike

  7. 7

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

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  20. 20

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ingalls 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
87.7 mi · 69%
I 465 South
9.91 mi · 8%
Pendleton Pike
9.49 mi · 7%
West Broadway Street
3.69 mi · 3%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 06m from Ingalls
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ingalls and Partly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 62.3 miles from Ingalls and 65.8 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ingalls and Partly Sunny 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 Ingalls and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 107.57 mi (173.12 km).

Ingalls

#1 Ingalls

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population2,780
Coordinates39.9569900, -85.8052600
Altitude264
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: 3rd Avenue (-85.805261, 39.956932)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.11 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.09
9.04 gal · 34.22 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.04 $34.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.65 $21.04 $42.07
Diesel $5.30 $23.97 $47.95

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Ingalls and Saint Joseph. The current time is 08:46:09.

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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.