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

The driving distance from Saint John, IN to Danville, IN is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.59 mi
03h 05m
Flight
126.34 mi
203.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.34 mi
Kilometers
203.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.59 mi
Kilometers
245.57 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Return by in Saint John
Wed, Apr 15, 8:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint John
2026-04-15T13:59
Arrive Danville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint John
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Saint John
76.3 mi
01h 32m
To Danville
76.2 mi
01h 32m

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
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    121 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39 North: Martinsville

    2253 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morton Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · Morton Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    647 ft · 13 sec · Morton Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morton Avenue

    36 m · 3 sec · Morton Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Morton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Road 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    47 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Continue on SR 39

    6.4 mi · 12 min · SR 39

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South State Road 39

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South State Road 39

  19. 19

    Turn left

    969 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South State Road 39

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 39

  21. 21

    Continue on South Cross Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cross Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Boonville New Harmony Road
121 mi · 80%
SR 39
6.4 mi · 4%
State Road 39
5.21 mi · 3%
South State Road 39
4.33 mi · 3%
Market Street
2.1 mi · 1%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Boonville New Harmony Road

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 32m from Saint John
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Saint John and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Saint John and 76.2 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 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 Danville, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and Danville. Straight-line distance: 126.34 mi (203.32 km).

Saint John

#1 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

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

#2 Danville

Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States

Population10,241
Coordinates39.7606000, -86.5263900
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint John (-87.45001, 38.07921)
End: Danville (-86.52639, 39.7606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.38 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.58
10.76 gal · 40.76 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.29 $40.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.88 $45.76
Premium $4.65 $25.04 $50.08
Diesel $5.30 $28.54 $57.07

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 Danville, IN. The current time in Saint John is 13:59:06, although it is 14:59:06 in Danville.

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.