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

The driving distance from Lowell, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
67.12 mi
01h 11m
Flight
59.4 mi
95.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.4 mi
Kilometers
95.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.12 mi
Kilometers
108.02 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, May 30, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Sat, May 30, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-05-30T00:58
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, May 30, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
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
Crothersville
IN

City in Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Lowell
33.7 mi
00h 35m
To Saint Joseph
33.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE
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 Lowell and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Lane

    1249 ft · 58 sec · Shady Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    887 ft · 22 sec · 11th Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lindsey Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Lindsey Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Lindsey Street

    2779 ft · 1 min · Lindsey Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    2465 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Louisville

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    52 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  15. 15

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell 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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
52.4 mi · 78%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 4%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 3%
Washington Street
1.58 mi · 2%
Jonathan Moore Pike
1.53 mi · 2%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

52 mi · 00h 56m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
59.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crothersville
00h 35m from Lowell
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lowell 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 Lowell to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Crothersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Lowell and 33.4 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Crothersville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

61 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

110 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

112 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 59.4 mi (95.6 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population10,137
Coordinates39.2531069, -85.9463839
Altitude195
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: Shady Lane (-85.946392, 39.252956)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.97 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.74 gal · 17.94 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.08 $20.16
Premium $4.65 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $5.30 $12.57 $25.14

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

There is no time difference between Lowell and Saint Joseph. The current time is 00:58:41.

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.