How far is New Palestine, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from New Palestine, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.54 mi
01h 57m
Flight
91.44 mi
147.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.44 mi
Kilometers
147.16 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.54 mi
Kilometers
182.72 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 29, 11:11 AM EDT
Return by in New Palestine
Wed, Apr 29, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Palestine
2026-04-29T09:14
Arrive Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 29, 11:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Palestine
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From New Palestine
55.8 mi
00h 58m
To Saint Joseph
57.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Palestine and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Palestine and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on East Mill Street

    13 m · 7 sec · East Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Depot Street

    127 m · 20 sec · North Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 465 South

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 60

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Palestine and Saint Joseph.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
87.7 mi · 77%
West Main Street
8.06 mi · 7%
I 465 South
4.15 mi · 4%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

87 mi · 01h 34m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 58m from New Palestine
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New Palestine and Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Palestine to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from New Palestine and 57.7 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Palestine and Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Palestine and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 91.44 mi (147.16 km).

New Palestine

#1 New Palestine

Town of the United States

Population2,656
Coordinates39.7219900, -85.8891500
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mill Street (-85.889119, 39.722082)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.17 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.24
8.02 gal · 30.34 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.12 $30.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.05 $34.11
Premium $4.65 $18.66 $37.33
Diesel $5.30 $21.27 $42.54

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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There is no time difference between New Palestine and Saint Joseph. The current time is 09:14:59.

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.