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

The driving distance from Saint John, IN to Ellettsville, IN is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.41 mi
02h 12m
Flight
91.36 mi
147.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.36 mi
Kilometers
147.03 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.41 mi
Kilometers
182.52 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellettsville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Saint John
Thu, Apr 16, 5:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint John
2026-04-16T00:57
Arrive Ellettsville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Plainville
IN

Human settlement in Daviess County, Indiana, United States of America

From Saint John
56.7 mi
01h 06m
To Ellettsville
56.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    104.6 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Matthews Drive

    572 ft · 19 sec · North Matthews Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Temperance Street

    154 m · 12 sec · West Temperance Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Temperance Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Boonville New Harmony Road
105 mi · 93%
SR 46 West
5 mi · 4%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
St John Road
1.07 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.73 mi · 1%
North Matthews Drive
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

East Boonville New Harmony Road

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 53m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
01h 06m from Saint John
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint John and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Ellettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Saint John and 56.7 miles from Ellettsville.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 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 Ellettsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint John and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Ellettsville.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

99 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and Ellettsville. Straight-line distance: 91.36 mi (147.03 km).

Saint John

#1 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

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

#2 Ellettsville

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,706
Coordinates39.2339300, -86.6250000
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint John (-87.45001, 38.07921)
End: Ellettsville (-86.625, 39.23393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.15 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.17
8 gal · 30.3 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.08 $30.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.01 $34.02
Premium $4.65 $18.62 $37.23
Diesel $5.30 $21.22 $42.43

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint John, IN and Ellettsville, IN. The current time in Saint John is 00:57:56, although it is 01:57:56 in Ellettsville.

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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.