How far is Mount Lebanon, TN from Saint Joseph, TN?

The driving distance from Mount Lebanon, TN to Saint Joseph, TN is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.33 mi
00h 33m
Flight
14.71 mi
23.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.71 mi
Kilometers
23.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.33 mi
Kilometers
42.38 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, May 31, 1:50 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Lebanon
Sun, May 31, 2:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Lebanon
2026-05-31T01:16
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, May 31, 1:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Lebanon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lawrenceburg
TN

City in Indiana, USA

From Mount Lebanon
15.1 mi
00h 16m
To Saint Joseph
11.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Lebanon Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Mount Lebanon Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grandaddy Road

    1010 ft · 46 sec · Grandaddy Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pine Grove Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Pine Grove Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Gore Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Gore Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Waynesboro Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Waynesboro Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1496 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    122 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Military Street

    8.1 mi · 9 min · North Military Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    775 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Lebanon and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Waynesboro Highway
9.8 mi · 37%
North Military Street
8.12 mi · 31%
Andrew Jackson Highway
7.48 mi · 28%
Mount Lebanon Road
1.92 mi · 7%
Gore Road
1.5 mi · 6%
Pine Grove Road
1.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Waynesboro Highway

Turn right onto Waynesboro Highway

9.45 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceburg
00h 16m from Mount Lebanon
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Lebanon and Slight 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 Mount Lebanon to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Mount Lebanon and 11.2 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Lebanon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

113 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Lebanon and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 14.71 mi (23.67 km).

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#1 Mount Lebanon

Mount Lebanon is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2464700, -87.4661300
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Joseph

Small town in Tennessee

Population824
Coordinates35.0361900, -87.5066900
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Lebanon Road (-87.465698, 35.246526)
End: South Main Street (-87.506532, 35.036177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.01
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.51 $7.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.65 $4.33 $8.66
Diesel $5.30 $4.93 $9.87

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 Tennessee · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Lebanon and Saint Joseph. The current time is 01:16:42.

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.