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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.16 mi
04h 37m
Flight
237.26 mi
381.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.26 mi
Kilometers
381.83 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.16 mi
Kilometers
452.49 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, May 30, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sat, May 30, 12:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-05-30T03:18
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, May 30, 7:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 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
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Long Beach
140.5 mi
02h 18m
To Saint Joseph
140.7 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Claremont Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · Claremont Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Somerset Road

    37 m · 6 sec · Somerset Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Somerset Road

    64 m · 14 sec · Somerset Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Oriole Trail

    963 ft · 47 sec · Oriole Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Avondale Drive

    929 ft · 32 sec · Avondale Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on North Karwick Road

    2162 ft · 1 min · North Karwick Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US-12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US-12

  8. 8

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Michigan Boulevard

    1801 ft · 44 sec · West Michigan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Michigan Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Michigan Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US-12

    1.1 mi · 2 min · US-12

  13. 13

    Continue on US-12

    579 ft · 11 sec · US-12

  14. 14

    Continue on West Dunes Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Dunes Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1319 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gary-Michigan City Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Gary-Michigan City Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Tremont Road

    1843 ft · 52 sec · North Tremont Road

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 100 East

    783 ft · 24 sec · County Road 100 East

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1029 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    2380 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  27. 27

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  31. 31

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  33. 33

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  34. 34

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  35. 35

    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.

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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
147 mi · 52%
I 70 East
96.4 mi · 34%
I 94 West
13.4 mi · 5%
Gary-Michigan City Highway
5.58 mi · 2%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 1%
US-12
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
237.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
02h 18m from Long Beach
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

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).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

Town in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States

Population1,139
Coordinates41.7389300, -86.8569700
Altitude193
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: Claremont Avenue (-86.857697, 41.739303)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.56 L · about $37.41
Round trip
$74.82
19.84 gal · 75.12 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Long Beach, IN and Saint Joseph, IN. The current time in Long Beach is 03:18:52, although it is 04:18:52 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.