How far is New Albany, IN from Saint John, IN?

The driving distance from New Albany, IN to Saint John, IN is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
102.88 mi
01h 36m
Flight
89.45 mi
143.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.45 mi
Kilometers
143.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.88 mi
Kilometers
165.57 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint John
Thu, Oct 15, 6:20 PM CDT
Return by in New Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 8:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Albany
2026-10-15T17:43
Arrive Saint John
Thu, Oct 15, 7:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:36 AM to 10:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Albany
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
Uniontown
IN

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

From New Albany
51.3 mi
00h 48m
To Saint John
51.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Albany and Saint John.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    8 m · 8 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Spring Street

    829 ft · 18 sec · West Spring Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

    1532 ft · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

  10. 10

    Continue on New Harmony Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto St John Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · St John Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Spring Street
94.3 mi · 92%
I 69 South
5.59 mi · 5%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
St John Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Boonville-New Harmony Road
0.33 mi
East Boonville New Harmony Road
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

West Spring Street

Continue straight

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
00h 48m from New Albany
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Albany and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint John.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Albany to Saint John?

The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from New Albany and 51.5 miles from Saint John.

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

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.02 one way or $28.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Albany and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint John.

Stop Ideas Near Uniontown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

119 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Albany and Saint John. Straight-line distance: 89.45 mi (143.95 km).

New Albany

#1 New Albany

City in Floyd County, Indiana, United States

Population36,874
Coordinates38.2856200, -85.8241300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Saint John

#2 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-85.824063, 38.285642)
End: St John Road (-87.44975, 38.079207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.74 L · about $14.02
Round trip
$28.04
7.26 gal · 27.48 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $14.02 $28.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.17 $32.34
Premium $4.99 $18.11 $36.21
Diesel $6.62 $24.03 $48.07

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New Albany, IN and Saint John, IN. The current time in New Albany is 17:43:55, although it is 16:43:55 in Saint John.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.