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

The driving distance from Rossville, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 163 miles (262.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.03 mi
02h 47m
Flight
145.54 mi
234.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.54 mi
Kilometers
234.22 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.03 mi
Kilometers
262.37 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, May 30, 10:42 PM EDT
Return by in Rossville
Sun, May 31, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-05-30T19:55
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, May 30, 10:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rossville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Franklin
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

From Rossville
81.2 mi
01h 23m
To Saint Joseph
81.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 900 North

    8 m · 6 sec · County Road 900 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Plank Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · South Plank Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto West Kyger Street

    2605 ft · 46 sec · West Kyger Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · North Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto IN-47

    2 mi · 4 min · IN-47

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward Indianapolis

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  15. 15

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rossville 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
96.4 mi · 59%
Indianapolis
33.6 mi · 21%
North Jackson Street
11.5 mi · 7%
South Plank Street
9.87 mi · 6%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
IN-47
1.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

94.5 mi · 01h 43m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 23m from Rossville
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Rossville and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163 miles (262.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Rossville and 81.8 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Rossville and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 145.54 mi (234.22 km).

Rossville

#1 Rossville

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

Population1,540
Coordinates40.4169800, -86.5947200
Altitude221
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: County Road 900 North (-86.59472, 40.416949)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.78 L · about $21.68
Round trip
$43.37
11.5 gal · 43.56 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.68 $43.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.45 $48.91
Premium $4.65 $26.76 $53.52
Diesel $5.30 $30.50 $61.00

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossville and Saint Joseph. The current time is 19:55:01.

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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.