How far is Saint John, IN from Griffith, IN?
The driving distance from Saint John, IN to Griffith, IN is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated town in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint John and Griffith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint John and Griffith.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
1371 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Terre Haute
2541 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
57.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5 min · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
2662 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on East 53rd Avenue
2399 ft · 1 min · East 53rd Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1990 ft · 57 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Miller Street
1100 ft · 48 sec · East Miller Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Miller Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint John and Griffith.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Chicago
Continue straight
80.6 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint John and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Griffith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint John to Griffith?
The road trip is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?
Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Saint John and 129.2 miles from Griffith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 5:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.43 one way or $68.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint John and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Griffith.
Stop Ideas Near Highland
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 Highland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and Griffith. Straight-line distance: 238.32 mi (383.54 km).
#1 Saint John
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 19,616 |
| Coordinates | 38.0792100, -87.4500100 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Griffith
Town in Calumet and St.
| Population | 16,032 |
| Coordinates | 41.5283700, -87.4236500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Griffith (-87.42365, 41.52837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $34.43 | $68.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.83 | $77.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.49 | $84.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.43 | $96.85 |
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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