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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.63 mi
02h 37m
Flight
117.66 mi
189.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.66 mi
Kilometers
189.35 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.63 mi
Kilometers
264.95 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint John
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM CDT
Return by in North Vernon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Vernon
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Saint John
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Vernon
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
Corydon
IN

Town in Indiana

From North Vernon
82.2 mi
01h 18m
To Saint John
82.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 North Vernon and Saint John.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Vernon and Saint John.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    13 m · 4 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Buckeye Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Buckeye Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    75 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    1230 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

    1532 ft · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

  17. 17

    Continue on New Harmony Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto St John Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 56%
I 65 South
43.6 mi · 27%
Buckeye Street
11.8 mi · 7%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 4%
I 69 South
5.59 mi · 3%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corydon
01h 18m from North Vernon
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

32 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

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).

North Vernon

#1 North Vernon

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,626
Coordinates39.0061700, -85.6235800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Saint John

#2 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-85.623654, 39.006171)
End: St John Road (-87.44975, 38.079207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.99 L · about $21.91
Round trip
$43.82
11.62 gal · 43.98 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between North Vernon, IN and Saint John, IN. The current time in North Vernon is 22:34:34, although it is 21:34:34 in Saint John.

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.