How far is McCordsville, IN from Saint John, IN?

The driving distance from McCordsville, IN to Saint John, IN is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.56 mi
03h 02m
Flight
150.64 mi
242.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.64 mi
Kilometers
242.43 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.56 mi
Kilometers
290.59 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint John
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM CDT
Return by in McCordsville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCordsville
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive Saint John
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:02 AM to 10:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCordsville
9:00 PM EDT
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
Avoca
IN

Unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America

From McCordsville
87.8 mi
01h 31m
To Saint John
92.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McCordsville and Saint John.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McCordsville and Saint John.

  1. 1

    Start on North Dresden Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · North Dresden Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West Jamison Drive

    115 m · 19 sec · West Jamison Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Clearview Drive

    77 m · 17 sec · North Clearview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Brookside Parkway

    588 ft · 28 sec · West Brookside Parkway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 600 West

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 600 West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Broadway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pendleton Pike

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Pendleton Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    99 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

    1532 ft · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

  15. 15

    Continue on New Harmony Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto St John Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · St John Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McCordsville and Saint John.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
147 mi · 82%
I 465 South
16.3 mi · 9%
Pendleton Pike
6.56 mi · 4%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
West Broadway
1.19 mi · 1%
St John Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

99 mi · 01h 46m

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avoca
01h 31m from McCordsville
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McCordsville and Sunny near Saint John.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McCordsville to Saint John?

The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from McCordsville and 92.8 miles from Saint John.

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

The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between McCordsville and Saint John, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McCordsville and Sunny near Saint John.

Stop Ideas Near Avoca

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

100 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

100 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCordsville and Saint John. Straight-line distance: 150.64 mi (242.43 km).

McCordsville

#1 McCordsville

Town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States

Population7,750
Coordinates39.9081000, -85.9227600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Saint John

#2 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: North Dresden Drive (-85.92247, 39.908215)
End: St John Road (-87.44975, 38.079207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.12 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.04
12.74 gal · 48.24 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.02 $48.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.65 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $5.30 $33.79 $67.57

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between McCordsville, IN and Saint John, IN. The current time in McCordsville is 05:21:31, although it is 04:21:31 in Saint John.

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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.