How far is Monrovia, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?
The driving distance from Monrovia, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monrovia and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monrovia and Saint Joseph.
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Start on North Water Street
10 m · 7 sec · North Water Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
7.2 mi · 13 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1317 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight
600 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Johnson County Route 144
2.7 mi · 4 min · Johnson County Route 144
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
36 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
2228 ft · 38 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
31 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
1.9 mi · 3 min · Johnson County Route 144
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Continue on West Old Plank Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Old Plank Road
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Continue on Johnson County Route 144
2.5 mi · 4 min · Johnson County Route 144
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
56 m · 3 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
3156 ft · 53 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
3062 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Jefferson Street
38 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Jefferson Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street
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Turn right onto East King Street
3064 ft · 52 sec · East King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East King Street
41 m · 2 sec · East King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East King Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East King Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
73.3 mi · 1 hr 19 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 Monrovia and Saint Joseph.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East King Street
Merge slight left
73.3 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monrovia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monrovia to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Monrovia and 53.3 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Monrovia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesville
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 Jonesville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Louisville, Kentucky
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monrovia and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 89.13 mi (143.44 km).
#1 Monrovia
Human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,670 |
| Coordinates | 39.5789400, -86.4822200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.37 | $40.73 |
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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