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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.35 mi
03h 06m
Flight
129.14 mi
207.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.14 mi
Kilometers
207.83 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.35 mi
Kilometers
285.42 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Rockport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockport
2026-04-18T00:32
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Whiteland
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Rockport
87.5 mi
01h 33m
To Saint Joseph
89.9 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

    2.7 mi · 7 min · B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 625N

    651 ft · 29 sec · County Road 625N

  3. 3

    Continue on Annapolis Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Annapolis Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Guion Road

    15.9 mi · 26 min · Guion Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2676 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Road 236

    13.8 mi · 21 min · State Road 236

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West County Road 800 North

    2 mi · 3 min · West County Road 800 North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North County Road 400 West

    2681 ft · 46 sec · North County Road 400 West

  13. 13

    Continue on West County Road 850 North

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West County Road 850 North

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North State Street

    2883 ft · 50 sec · North State Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Indianapolis

    1060 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  24. 24

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
90.1 mi · 51%
I 74 East
31.2 mi · 18%
Guion Road
15.9 mi · 9%
State Road 236
13.8 mi · 8%
B'Dale Road (Cord 25)
2.72 mi · 2%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
01h 33m from Rockport
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockport and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 129.14 mi (207.83 km).

Rockport

#1 Rockport

Located along the Ohio River, Rockport is a city in Indiana's Spencer County in Ohio Township.

Population2,136
Coordinates39.8808700, -87.2789000
Altitude150
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: B'Dale Road (Cord 25) (-87.278635, 39.879792)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.69 L · about $23.61
Round trip
$47.21
12.52 gal · 47.38 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockport and Saint Joseph. The current time is 00:32:42.

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.