How far is Saint John, IN from Bluffton, IN?
The driving distance from Saint John, IN to Bluffton, IN is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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Town in Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint John and Bluffton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint John and Bluffton.
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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
156.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier
1688 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East North 00 South
21.2 mi · 24 min · East North 00 South
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Turn left
13 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
14 m · 2 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint John and Bluffton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Boonville New Harmony Road
Merge slight left
156 mi · 02h 51m
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 Bluffton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint John to Bluffton?
The road trip is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Saint John and 134.7 miles from Bluffton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.86 one way or $71.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 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 Bluffton, 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 Bluffton.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 220.34 mi (354.6 km).
#1 Saint John
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 19,616 |
| Coordinates | 38.0792100, -87.4500100 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bluffton
City in Harrison and Lancaster townships, Wells County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 10,094 |
| Coordinates | 40.7386600, -85.1716400 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bluffton (-85.17164, 40.73866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $35.86 | $71.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.45 | $80.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.26 | $88.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.44 | $100.88 |
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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