How far is North Vernon, IN from Saint John, IN?
The driving distance from North Vernon, IN to Saint John, IN is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Vernon and Saint John.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Vernon and Saint John.
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Start on 5th Street
13 m · 4 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on Buckeye Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Buckeye Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
75 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville
1230 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
2548 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
1463 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Boonville-New Harmony Road
1764 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road
1532 ft · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road
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Continue on New Harmony Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road
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Turn right onto St John Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St John Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Vernon and Saint John.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Continue straight
90.4 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Vernon 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 North Vernon to Saint John?
The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Corydon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from North Vernon and 82.4 miles from Saint John.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between North Vernon and Saint John, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around North Vernon and Sunny near Saint John.
Stop Ideas Near Corydon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Vernon and Saint John. Straight-line distance: 117.66 mi (189.35 km).
#1 North Vernon
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,626 |
| Coordinates | 39.0061700, -85.6235800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint John
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 19,616 |
| Coordinates | 38.0792100, -87.4500100 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: St John Road (-87.44975, 38.079207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.91 | $43.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.04 | $54.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.82 | $61.63 |
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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