How far is Saint John, IN from Batesville, IN?
The driving distance from Saint John, IN to Batesville, IN is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint John and Batesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint John and Batesville.
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Start on St John Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Harmony Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road
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Continue on East Boonville New Harmony Road
750 ft · 21 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road
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Take the ramp right
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
101.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South
1194 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Dunn Street
78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street
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Continue on East Atwater Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue
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Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight left onto Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2728 ft · 57 sec · 8th Street
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Turn straight onto 10th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto North National Road
1948 ft · 37 sec · North National Road
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Turn left onto County Road 50 North
4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 50 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 650 East
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 650 East
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Turn right onto 25th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 25th Street
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Continue straight
19.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right
1944 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 229: Oldenburg, Batesville
1678 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
2915 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Hillenbrand Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · East Hillenbrand Avenue
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Turn right
39 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint John and Batesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Boonville New Harmony Road
Merge slight left
102 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint John and Sunny near Batesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint John to Batesville?
The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Saint John and 94.4 miles from Batesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint John and Batesville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint John and Sunny near Batesville.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek
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 Clear Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and Batesville. Straight-line distance: 146.79 mi (236.24 km).
#1 Saint John
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 19,616 |
| Coordinates | 38.0792100, -87.4500100 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Batesville
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,749 |
| Coordinates | 39.3000500, -85.2221800 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Batesville (-85.22218, 39.30005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.95 | $61.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.27 | $70.54 |
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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