How far is Patoka, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from Patoka, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.7 mi
01h 58m
Flight
96.23 mi
154.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.23 mi
Kilometers
154.87 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.7 mi
Kilometers
197.46 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Tue, Nov 3, 2:42 PM EST
Return by in Patoka
Tue, Nov 3, 3:41 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Patoka
2026-11-03T11:44
Arrive Saint Joseph
Tue, Nov 3, 1:42 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Patoka
9:30 PM CST
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
Ferdinand
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Patoka
61.6 mi
00h 59m
To Saint Joseph
61.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 3 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 to 21 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 3 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Patoka and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2827 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18.3 mi · 23 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East

    1397 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    96.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  5. 5

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

    3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1219 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Grant Line Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Patoka 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
96.8 mi · 79%
Grant Line Road
4.87 mi · 4%
I 265 East
2.99 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

96.5 mi · 01h 45m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferdinand
00h 59m from Patoka
Leave By
2:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Patoka and Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Patoka to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Ferdinand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Patoka and 61.1 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.49 one way or $32.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Patoka and Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Ferdinand

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

68 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

96 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

109 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Patoka and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 96.23 mi (154.87 km).

Patoka

#1 Patoka

Township in Gibson County, Indiana

Population784
Coordinates38.4069900, -87.5855800
Altitude133
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: Main Street (-87.585809, 38.406992)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.39 L · about $16.49
Round trip
$32.98
8.66 gal · 32.78 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.81 $16.49 $32.98
Mid-grade $4.39 $19.01 $38.02
Premium $4.92 $21.31 $42.62
Diesel $6.76 $29.25 $58.50

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 · Nov 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Patoka, IN and Saint Joseph, IN. The current time in Patoka is 11:44:16, although it is 12:44:16 in Saint Joseph.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.