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

The driving distance from Lewis, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 123 miles (198 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
123.06 mi
02h 32m
Flight
98.05 mi
157.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.05 mi
Kilometers
157.8 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.06 mi
Kilometers
198.05 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 PM EDT
Return by in Lewis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewis
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewis
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
Redding
IN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Lewis
67 mi
01h 16m
To Saint Joseph
56 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
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 Lewis and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    95 m · 19 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 850

    1925 ft · 40 sec · County Road 850

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    147 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gibson Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Gibson Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    27.3 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    652 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1000 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southeast Main Street

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Southeast Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West US Highway 150

    26.8 mi · 32 min · West US Highway 150

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1219 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Grant Line Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewis and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 150
26.8 mi · 22%
Gibson Street
24.4 mi · 20%
Southeast Main Street
10.4 mi · 8%
Grant Line Road
4.87 mi · 4%
I 265 East
2.99 mi · 2%
I 64 East
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

27.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redding
01h 16m from Lewis
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Lewis 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 Lewis to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 123 miles (198 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Redding is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Lewis and 56 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Lewis and Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Redding

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

87 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

114 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewis and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 98.05 mi (157.8 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lewis

Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana

Population1,435
Coordinates39.2600400, -87.2575200
Altitude186
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: 104th Street (-87.257522, 39.26004)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.44 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.88 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 Lewis and Saint Joseph. The current time is 19:40:03.

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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.