How far is North Terre Haute, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from North Terre Haute, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 141.7 miles (228 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
141.65 mi
02h 53m
Flight
114.11 mi
183.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.11 mi
Kilometers
183.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.65 mi
Kilometers
227.96 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 AM EDT
Return by in North Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Terre Haute
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Terre Haute
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
Whiteland
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From North Terre Haute
88.9 mi
01h 26m
To Saint Joseph
52.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Terre Haute and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Terre Haute and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on Fruitridge Avenue

    2582 ft · 1 min · Fruitridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Fruitridge Avenue

    22 m · 4 sec · North Fruitridge Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Fruitridge Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Fruitridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on N Fruitridge Aven

    129 m · 8 sec · N Fruitridge Aven

  5. 5

    Continue on Blakely Avenue

    3072 ft · 1 min · Blakely Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wabash Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wabash Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 55th Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North 55th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East: Indianapolis

    66 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 70 East: Indianapolis

    1905 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Ameriplex Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ameriplex Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ameriplex Parkway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Kentucky Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  23. 23

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Terre Haute and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
90.1 mi · 64%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
56.7 mi · 40%
I 74 East
8.36 mi · 6%
North 55th Street
3.39 mi · 2%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
Kentucky Avenue
2.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 37m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
114.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
01h 26m from North Terre Haute
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Terre Haute and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Terre Haute to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from North Terre Haute and 52.8 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Terre Haute and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Whiteland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Terre Haute and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 114.11 mi (183.65 km).

North Terre Haute

#1 North Terre Haute

Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana

Population4,305
Coordinates39.5278100, -87.3603000
Altitude152
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: Fruitridge Avenue (-87.360361, 39.52781)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.92 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.71
10 gal · 37.84 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.86 $37.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.27 $42.53
Premium $4.65 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $5.30 $26.52 $53.04

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Terre Haute and Saint Joseph. The current time is 01:35:12.

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.