How far is Ross, IN from Saint John, IN?

The driving distance from Ross, IN to Saint John, IN is about 268.8 miles (432.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
268.82 mi
04h 46m
Flight
238.23 mi
383.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.23 mi
Kilometers
383.4 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.82 mi
Kilometers
432.62 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint John
Tue, May 5, 10:23 AM CDT
Return by in Ross
Tue, May 5, 3:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ross
2026-05-05T05:37
Arrive Saint John
Tue, May 5, 10:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ross
9:00 PM CDT
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
Edgewood
IN

Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

From Ross
150.4 mi
02h 23m
To Saint John
118.4 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ross and Saint John.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ross and Saint John.

  1. 1

    Start on Chase Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chase Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 57th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 57th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2685 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Taft Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Taft Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 81st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East 81st Avenue

    1719 ft · 35 sec · East 81st Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago

    122 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2578 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    122.9 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    99 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

    1532 ft · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

  19. 19

    Continue on New Harmony Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto St John Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · St John Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ross and Saint John.

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
147 mi · 55%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129 mi · 48%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 5%
Taft Street
2.51 mi · 1%
West 81st Avenue
1.52 mi · 1%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

123 mi · 02h 12m

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
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
238.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
02h 23m from Ross
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Ross and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint John.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ross to Saint John?

The road trip is about 268.8 miles (432.6 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from Ross and 118.4 miles from Saint John.

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

The direct path is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.79 one way or $71.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ross and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint John.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Edgewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 5.4 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewood.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

9 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

86 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ross and Saint John. Straight-line distance: 238.23 mi (383.4 km).

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#1 Ross

Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana

Population1,540
Coordinates41.5267000, -87.3747600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Saint John

#2 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Chase Street (-87.374899, 41.526701)
End: St John Road (-87.44975, 38.079207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.49 gal
35.91 L · about $35.79
Round trip
$71.57
18.98 gal · 71.82 L
Estimated CO2
84.3 kg one way
Round trip: 168.7 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.79 $71.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.36 $80.72
Premium $4.65 $44.17 $88.33
Diesel $5.30 $50.33 $100.67

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Ross and Saint John. The current time is 05:37:03.

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.