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

The driving distance from Monon, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
197.32 mi
03h 18m
Flight
179.77 mi
289.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.77 mi
Kilometers
289.31 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.32 mi
Kilometers
317.55 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM EDT
Return by in Monon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monon
2026-04-23T10:11
Arrive Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monon
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
Edgewood
IN

Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

From Monon
98.4 mi
01h 39m
To Saint Joseph
99 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Monon and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    8.7 mi · 13 min · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  12. 12

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monon 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
96.4 mi · 49%
North Market Street
91.4 mi · 46%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 1%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 1%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi
Memphis Road
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

94.5 mi · 01h 43m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
179.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
01h 39m from Monon
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monon 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 Monon to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Monon and 99 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

9 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

86 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monon and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 179.77 mi (289.31 km).

Monon

#1 Monon

City in White County, Indiana, United States of America

Population3,231
Coordinates40.8678200, -86.8789000
Altitude207
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: North Market Street (-86.87893, 40.86783)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.36 L · about $26.25
Round trip
$52.49
13.92 gal · 52.72 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.25 $52.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.60 $59.20
Premium $4.65 $32.39 $64.78
Diesel $5.30 $36.92 $73.83

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

There is no time difference between Monon and Saint Joseph. The current time is 10:11:11.

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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.