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

The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 112 miles (180.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
112.03 mi
01h 52m
Flight
100.07 mi
161.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.07 mi
Kilometers
161.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.03 mi
Kilometers
180.29 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 9:58 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-18T08:06
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 9:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
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
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Lawrence
55.1 mi
00h 56m
To Saint Joseph
57 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McCoy Street

    150 m · 17 sec · McCoy Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pendleton Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Pike

  4. 4

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

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  17. 17

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
87.7 mi · 78%
I 465 South
9.91 mi · 9%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 2%
Pendleton Pike
0.73 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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
00h 56m from Lawrence
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lawrence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112 miles (180.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Lawrence and 57 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lawrence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 100.07 mi (161.05 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
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: (-86.025248, 39.83865)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.96 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.79
7.9 gal · 29.92 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.90 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.80 $33.60
Premium $4.65 $18.38 $36.77
Diesel $5.30 $20.95 $41.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Saint Joseph. The current time is 08:06:41.

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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.