How far is Oakland City, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from Oakland City, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
100.81 mi
01h 41m
Flight
83.35 mi
134.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.35 mi
Kilometers
134.14 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.81 mi
Kilometers
162.23 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 29, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Oakland City
Wed, Apr 29, 8:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland City
2026-04-29T17:37
Arrive Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 29, 7:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland City
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
Uniontown
IN

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

From Oakland City
50.3 mi
00h 50m
To Saint Joseph
50.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland City and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland City and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1881 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Morton Street

    17.7 mi · 26 min · East Morton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  6. 6

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

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1219 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Grant Line Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland City and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morton Street
85.6 mi · 85%
Grant Line Road
4.87 mi · 5%
I 265 East
2.99 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

East Morton Street

Merge slight left

67.6 mi · 01h 14m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
00h 50m from Oakland City
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Oakland City and Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Oakland City to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Oakland City and 50.5 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oakland City and Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Uniontown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

119 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland City and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 83.35 mi (134.14 km).

Oakland City

#1 Oakland City

City in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,404
Coordinates38.3386600, -87.3450100
Altitude141
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: North Main Street (-87.345257, 38.338751)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oakland City, IN and Saint Joseph, IN. The current time in Oakland City is 17:37:04, although it is 18:37:04 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.