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

The driving distance from Saint John, IN to Bedford, IN is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.91 mi
02h 03m
Flight
75.04 mi
120.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.04 mi
Kilometers
120.77 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.91 mi
Kilometers
149.52 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:08 PM EDT
Return by in Saint John
Wed, Apr 15, 4:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint John
2026-04-15T12:05
Arrive Bedford
Wed, Apr 15, 2:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint John
9:30 PM CDT
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
Washington
IN

City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States

From Saint John
46.4 mi
01h 01m
To Bedford
46.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on St John Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Harmony Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Boonville New Harmony Road

    750 ft · 21 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    46.2 mi · 49 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes

    1993 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    29.6 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    137 m · 15 sec · 16th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto L Street

    14 m · 1 sec · L Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · L Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Boonville New Harmony Road
46.6 mi · 50%
US 50
10.1 mi · 11%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
St John Road
1.07 mi · 1%
16th Street
0.09 mi
L Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

East Boonville New Harmony Road

Merge slight left

46.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
01h 01m from Saint John
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Saint John and Partly Cloudy near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Saint John and 46.5 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 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 Bedford, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Saint John and Partly Cloudy near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 75.04 mi (120.77 km).

Saint John

#1 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

Town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

Population13,233
Coordinates38.8611600, -86.4872100
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint John (-87.45001, 38.07921)
End: Bedford (-86.48721, 38.86116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.41 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.74
6.56 gal · 24.82 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.37 $24.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.95 $27.90
Premium $4.65 $15.27 $30.53
Diesel $5.30 $17.40 $34.79

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint John, IN and Bedford, IN. The current time in Saint John is 12:05:02, although it is 13:05:02 in Bedford.

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.