How far is Rockport, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?
The driving distance from Rockport, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockport and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport and Saint Joseph.
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Start on B'Dale Road (Cord 25)
2.7 mi · 7 min · B'Dale Road (Cord 25)
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Turn left onto County Road 625N
651 ft · 29 sec · County Road 625N
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Continue on Annapolis Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
54 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Guion Road
15.9 mi · 26 min · Guion Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2676 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 236
13.8 mi · 21 min · State Road 236
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West County Road 800 North
2 mi · 3 min · West County Road 800 North
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Turn left onto North County Road 400 West
2681 ft · 46 sec · North County Road 400 West
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Continue on West County Road 850 North
2.5 mi · 4 min · West County Road 850 North
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto North State Street
2883 ft · 50 sec · North State Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Indianapolis
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
31 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville
2407 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
89.7 mi · 1 hr 37 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 Rockport 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
89.7 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockport to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Rockport and 89.9 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rockport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Whiteland
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 Whiteland.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockport and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 129.14 mi (207.83 km).
#1 Rockport
Located along the Ohio River, Rockport is a city in Indiana's Spencer County in Ohio Township.
| Population | 2,136 |
| Coordinates | 39.8808700, -87.2789000 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.20 | $66.41 |
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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