How far is Long Beach, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?
The driving distance from Long Beach, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Saint Joseph.
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Start on Claremont Avenue
42 m · 6 sec · Claremont Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Somerset Road
37 m · 6 sec · Somerset Road
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Continue on Somerset Road
64 m · 14 sec · Somerset Road
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Turn right onto Oriole Trail
963 ft · 47 sec · Oriole Trail
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Turn right onto Avondale Drive
929 ft · 32 sec · Avondale Drive
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Continue on North Karwick Road
2162 ft · 1 min · North Karwick Road
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Turn right onto US-12
1.2 mi · 2 min · US-12
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on West Michigan Boulevard
1801 ft · 44 sec · West Michigan Boulevard
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Continue on East Michigan Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · East Michigan Boulevard
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Continue on West 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on US-12
1.1 mi · 2 min · US-12
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Continue on US-12
579 ft · 11 sec · US-12
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Continue on West Dunes Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Dunes Highway
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1319 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gary-Michigan City Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Gary-Michigan City Highway
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Turn left onto North Tremont Road
1843 ft · 52 sec · North Tremont Road
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Continue on County Road 100 East
783 ft · 24 sec · County Road 100 East
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Turn left
1029 ft · 24 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
2380 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
94.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road
1128 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 60
925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60
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Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Saint Joseph.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.5 miles from Long Beach and 140.7 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.41 one way or $74.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Long Beach and Saint Joseph, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Pike
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pike.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 237.26 mi (381.83 km).
#1 Long Beach
Town in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,139 |
| Coordinates | 41.7389300, -86.8569700 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $37.41 | $74.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.19 | $84.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.17 | $92.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.62 | $105.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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