How far is Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
253.1 mi
04h 13m
Flight
220.9 mi
355.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.9 mi
Kilometers
355.51 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.1 mi
Kilometers
407.32 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 16, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakes of the Four Seasons
2026-04-15T23:25
Arrive Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 16, 3:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakes of the Four Seasons
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fayette
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Lakes of the Four Seasons
124.1 mi
02h 06m
To Saint Joseph
128.9 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on Deer Valley Road

    929 ft · 43 sec · Deer Valley Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shoreline Road

    1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive

    826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive

    2063 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 109th Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · East 109th Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 109th Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2263 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    1121 ft · 28 sec · East 109th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East 109th Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on East 109th Avenue

    911 ft · 24 sec · East 109th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East 109th Avenue

    42 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2064 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    119.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  23. 23

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
136 mi · 54%
I 70 East
96.4 mi · 38%
East 109th Avenue
5.24 mi · 2%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 1%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 1%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

119 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
220.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
02h 06m from Lakes of the Four Seasons
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakes of the Four Seasons and 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons and 128.9 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.68 one way or $67.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Saint Joseph, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakes of the Four Seasons and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

28 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

69 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 220.9 mi (355.51 km).

Lakes of the Four Seasons

#1 Lakes of the Four Seasons

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population7,033
Coordinates41.4103200, -87.2130900
Altitude233
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: Deer Valley Road (-87.212981, 41.410354)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.93 gal
33.81 L · about $33.68
Round trip
$67.35
17.86 gal · 67.62 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.7 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.68 $67.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.98 $75.96
Premium $4.65 $41.56 $83.12
Diesel $5.30 $47.36 $94.73

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 · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN and Saint Joseph, IN. The current time in Lakes of the Four Seasons is 23:25:44, although it is 00:25:44 in Saint Joseph.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.