How far is Oak Grove, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.45 mi
02h 38m
Flight
126.46 mi
203.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.46 mi
Kilometers
203.52 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.45 mi
Kilometers
253.39 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
9:30 PM CDT
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
Dale
IN

Town in Spencer County, Indiana, United States

From Oak Grove
74.8 mi
01h 19m
To Saint Joseph
82.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
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 Oak Grove and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bonebank Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Bonebank Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3069 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1219 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grant Line Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
92.3 mi · 59%
Morgan Avenue
11.9 mi · 8%
Grant Line Road
4.87 mi · 3%
Bonebank Road
3.59 mi · 2%
I 265 East
2.99 mi · 2%
Oak Grove Road
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

91.7 mi · 01h 40m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dale
01h 19m from Oak Grove
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Oak Grove and 82.7 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oak Grove and Saint Joseph, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Dale

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

55 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

98 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

108 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 126.46 mi (203.52 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

Township in Benton County, Indiana

Population1,565
Coordinates37.8361600, -88.0217000
Altitude110
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: Oak Grove Road (-88.021742, 37.836156)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.97 $41.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.65 $47.29
Premium $4.65 $25.88 $51.75
Diesel $5.30 $29.49 $58.98

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oak Grove, IN and Saint Joseph, IN. The current time in Oak Grove is 05:31:41, although it is 06:31:41 in Saint Joseph.

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.