How far is New Albany, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?
The driving distance from New Albany, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Floyd County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Albany and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany and Saint Joseph.
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Start on State Street
8 m · 8 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto West Spring Street
829 ft · 18 sec · West Spring Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
2045 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road
1219 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Grant Line Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road
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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 New Albany 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.
Grant Line Road
Turn left onto Grant Line Road
4.6 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Albany 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 New Albany to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Saint Marys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from New Albany and 4.8 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Albany and Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Marys
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 Saint Marys.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Albany and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 7.95 mi (12.8 km).
#1 New Albany
City in Floyd County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 36,874 |
| Coordinates | 38.2856200, -85.8241300 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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