How far is North Vernon, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?
The driving distance from North Vernon, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Small city in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Vernon and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Vernon and Saint Joseph.
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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
33.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road
1128 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 60
925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60
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Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Vernon and Saint Joseph.
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 65 South
Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 00h 36m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Vernon and 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 North Vernon to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from North Vernon and 28.2 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Vernon and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Austin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Austin.
Louisville, Kentucky
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Vernon and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 43.05 mi (69.28 km).
#1 North Vernon
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,626 |
| Coordinates | 39.0061700, -85.6235800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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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