How far is Newburgh, IN from Saint John, IN?

The driving distance from Newburgh, IN to Saint John, IN is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
14.61 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.62 mi
15.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.62 mi
Kilometers
15.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.61 mi
Kilometers
23.51 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint John
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Newburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newburgh
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Saint John
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newburgh
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
Melody Hill
IN

Census-designated place in Vanderburgh County, Indiana

From Newburgh
7.3 mi
00h 12m
To Saint John
7.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newburgh and Saint John.

  1. 1

    Start on West Jennings Street

    2056 ft · 55 sec · West Jennings Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto West State Route 662

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West State Route 662

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

    1775 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

    750 ft · 21 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

  7. 7

    Continue on New Harmony Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto St John Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · St John Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Route 662
11.3 mi · 77%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 9%
St John Road
1.07 mi · 7%
West Jennings Street
0.39 mi · 3%
Boonville-New Harmony Road
0.34 mi · 2%
East Boonville New Harmony Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West State Route 662

Merge slight left

8.93 mi · 00h 10m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melody Hill
00h 12m from Newburgh
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newburgh and Sunny near Saint John.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newburgh to Saint John?

The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Melody Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Newburgh and 7.3 miles from Saint John.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newburgh and Sunny near Saint John.

Stop Ideas Near Melody Hill

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

7 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

72 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newburgh and Saint John. Straight-line distance: 9.62 mi (15.48 km).

Newburgh

#1 Newburgh

City in Warrick County, Indiana, United States

Population3,285
Coordinates37.9444900, -87.4052900
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Saint John

#2 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Newburgh (-87.40529, 37.94449)
End: Saint John (-87.45001, 38.07921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.95 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
1.04 gal · 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.65 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $5.30 $2.76 $5.52

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 Newburgh and Saint John. The current time is 23:28:31.

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.