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

The driving distance from Saint John, IN to Fairfield, IN is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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
220.48 mi
04h 51m
Flight
165.4 mi
266.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.4 mi
Kilometers
266.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.48 mi
Kilometers
354.83 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 PM EDT
Return by in Saint John
Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint John
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Fairfield
Sat, Apr 18, 1:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
7:18 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
Ellettsville
IN

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Saint John
110.2 mi
02h 25m
To Fairfield
110.3 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    123.9 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    8 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    35 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 44 East

    1836 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Road 44

    18.5 mi · 28 min · State Road 44

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Jefferson Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Jefferson Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East King Street

    3064 ft · 52 sec · East King Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East King Street

    41 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East King Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Miller Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Miller Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Colescott Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · Colescott Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1914 ft · 37 sec · South Harrison Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    19.2 mi · 29 min · East Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Perkins Street

    69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Street

    16.4 mi · 25 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue

    834 ft · 18 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · East 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1994 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Indiana Highway 101

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Indiana Highway 101

  29. 29

    Turn right

    2 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Old State Road 101

    2600 ft · 2 min · Old State Road 101

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Boonville New Harmony Road
124 mi · 56%
East Broadway Street
19.2 mi · 9%
State Road 44
18.5 mi · 8%
State Street
16.4 mi · 7%
East King Street
13.3 mi · 6%
East 5th Street
11.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Boonville New Harmony Road

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 14m

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
165.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellettsville
02h 25m from Saint John
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint John and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Ellettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Saint John and 110.3 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.34 one way or $58.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 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 Fairfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint John and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Ellettsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

71 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

93 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

97 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 165.4 mi (266.18 km).

Saint John

#1 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

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

#2 Fairfield

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population1,406
Coordinates39.5186600, -84.9955200
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint John (-87.45001, 38.07921)
End: Fairfield (-84.99552, 39.51866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.78 gal
29.45 L · about $29.34
Round trip
$58.68
15.56 gal · 58.9 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.3 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.34 $58.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.09 $66.18
Premium $4.65 $36.21 $72.42
Diesel $5.30 $41.27 $82.53

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint John, IN and Fairfield, IN. The current time in Saint John is 08:17:39, although it is 09:17:39 in Fairfield.

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.