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

The driving distance from New Albany, IN to Saint Marys, IN is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.64 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.33 mi
8.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.33 mi
Kilometers
8.58 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.64 mi
Kilometers
12.29 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Marys
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in New Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Albany
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Saint Marys
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Albany
10:00 PM EDT
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
Clarksville
IN

Town in Clark County, Indiana, United States

From New Albany
3.4 mi
00h 08m
To Saint Marys
4.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

    2045 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1861 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward State Street

    1718 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Street

    607 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Paoli Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Paoli Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hilltop Road

    2382 ft · 2 min · Hilltop Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1825 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spickert Knob Road

    896 ft · 41 sec · Spickert Knob Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jones Lane

    1427 ft · 1 min · Jones Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on Saint Marys Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Saint Marys Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Marys Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
210.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Spring Street
1.67 mi · 22%
Paoli Pike
1.39 mi · 18%
Saint Marys Road
1.23 mi · 16%
I 265 East
0.74 mi · 10%
State Street
0.49 mi · 6%
Hilltop Road
0.45 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Paoli Pike

Continue on Paoli Pike

1.39 mi · 00h 03m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
00h 08m from New Albany
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Albany and Sunny near Saint Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from New Albany and 4.3 miles from Saint Marys.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Albany and Sunny near Saint Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

5 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Albany and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 5.33 mi (8.58 km).

New Albany

#1 New Albany

City in Floyd County, Indiana, United States

Population36,874
Coordinates38.2856200, -85.8241300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Marys

Unincorporated community in Floyd County, Minnesota

Population1,370
Coordinates38.3559000, -85.8646900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-85.824063, 38.285642)
End: Saint Marys Road (-85.864472, 38.355898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.02 L · about $1.02
Round trip
$2.04
0.54 gal · 2.04 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.02 $2.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.65 $1.26 $2.51
Diesel $5.30 $1.43 $2.86

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 New Albany and Saint Marys. The current time is 00:43:14.

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.