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

The driving distance from Lawrenceburg, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
115.12 mi
01h 55m
Flight
70.32 mi
113.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.32 mi
Kilometers
113.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.12 mi
Kilometers
185.26 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 22, 9:35 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrenceburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceburg
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 22, 9:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceburg
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
Vevay
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Lawrenceburg
58 mi
00h 57m
To Saint Joseph
57.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West High Street

    1611 ft · 1 min · West High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    827 ft · 38 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    108 m · 21 sec · East Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Arch Street

    1789 ft · 49 sec · Arch Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275: Ohio, Kentucky

    2283 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Kentucky

    2645 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cincinnati Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cincinnati Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Cincinnati, Lexington, Louisville

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    42 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Grant Line Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  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 Lawrenceburg 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
79.5 mi · 69%
Ronald Reagan Highway
13.1 mi · 11%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
10.2 mi · 9%
Grant Line Road
4.69 mi · 4%
Gene Snyder Freeway
2.98 mi · 3%
Cincinnati Bypass
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

67.4 mi · 01h 13m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vevay
00h 57m from Lawrenceburg
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrenceburg and Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Vevay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Lawrenceburg and 57.1 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrenceburg and Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Vevay

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

61 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

63 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

82 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceburg and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 70.32 mi (113.17 km).

Lawrenceburg

#1 Lawrenceburg

Township in Dearborn County, Indiana

Population5,045
Coordinates39.0908900, -84.8499500
Altitude146
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: West High Street (-84.849855, 39.090815)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $15.31
Round trip
$30.62
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.31 $30.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.27 $34.53
Premium $4.65 $18.90 $37.79
Diesel $5.30 $21.53 $43.07

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrenceburg and Saint Joseph. The current time is 19:39:58.

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.