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

The driving distance from Rushville, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
102.48 mi
01h 55m
Flight
85.77 mi
138.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.77 mi
Kilometers
138.04 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.48 mi
Kilometers
164.92 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Rushville
Wed, May 13, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rushville
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Saint Joseph
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rushville
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
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Rushville
51 mi
00h 57m
To Saint Joseph
51.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Morgan Street

    115 m · 22 sec · North Morgan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    127 m · 11 sec · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2283 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    24.2 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East National Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East National Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Tipton Street

    2734 ft · 54 sec · East Tipton Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    1230 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  17. 17

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rushville and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
33.8 mi · 33%
East National Road
14.9 mi · 15%
South Main Street
12.9 mi · 13%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 3%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 2%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

33.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
00h 57m from Rushville
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rushville 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 Rushville to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Rushville and 51.5 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rushville and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 85.77 mi (138.04 km).

Rushville

#1 Rushville

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,058
Coordinates39.6092100, -85.4463600
Altitude292
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: North Morgan Street (-85.446252, 39.60921)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.69 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.30
7.24 gal · 27.38 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.65 $27.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.40 $30.79
Premium $4.65 $16.85 $33.69
Diesel $5.30 $19.20 $38.40

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rushville and Saint Joseph. The current time is 20:29:51.

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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.