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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.9 mi
01h 03m
Flight
43.05 mi
69.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.05 mi
Kilometers
69.28 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.9 mi
Kilometers
89.97 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Tue, Jun 9, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in North Vernon
Tue, Jun 9, 1:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Vernon
2026-06-08T23:32
Arrive Saint Joseph
Tue, Jun 9, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Austin
IN

Small city in Indiana, USA

From North Vernon
27.7 mi
00h 31m
To Saint Joseph
28.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 8 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 8 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

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.

  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

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  12. 12

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
33.8 mi · 60%
Buckeye Street
11.8 mi · 21%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 5%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 3%
East Walnut Street
1.27 mi · 2%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
00h 31m from North Vernon
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

56 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

115 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

116 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

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).

North Vernon

#1 North Vernon

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,626
Coordinates39.0061700, -85.6235800
Altitude219
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: 5th Street (-85.623654, 39.006171)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Jun 09, 2026

There is no time difference between North Vernon and Saint Joseph. The current time is 23:32:01.

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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.