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

The driving distance from Saint John, IN to Lowell, IN is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
146.18 mi
02h 58m
Flight
114.71 mi
184.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.71 mi
Kilometers
184.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.18 mi
Kilometers
235.26 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Sat, May 30, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Saint John
Sat, May 30, 8:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint John
2026-05-30T02:28
Arrive Lowell
Sat, May 30, 5:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Saint John
73.1 mi
01h 29m
To Lowell
73.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    101.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45 South

    1194 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bloomfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Mitchell Street

    133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 325 West

    674 ft · 19 sec · County Road 325 West

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road North 325 West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road North 325 West

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lowell Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road 200 West

    52 m · 5 sec · County Road 200 West

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 200 West

    2233 ft · 2 min · County Road 200 West

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Line Drive

    141 m · 21 sec · South Line Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Denny Street

    845 ft · 39 sec · Denny Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Shady Lane

    565 ft · 25 sec · Shady Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shady Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Boonville New Harmony Road
102 mi · 70%
East 3rd Street
33 mi · 23%
County Road North 325 West
2.7 mi · 2%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
Bloomfield Road
1.38 mi · 1%
Lowell Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Boonville New Harmony Road

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
114.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 29m from Saint John
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint John and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Saint John and 73.1 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 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 Lowell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint John and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

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 Lowell. Straight-line distance: 114.71 mi (184.6 km).

Saint John

#1 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

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

#2 Lowell

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population10,137
Coordinates39.2531069, -85.9463839
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint John (-87.45001, 38.07921)
End: Lowell (-85.946384, 39.253107)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.53 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.92
10.32 gal · 39.06 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.46 $38.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.95 $43.89
Premium $4.65 $24.01 $48.03
Diesel $5.30 $27.37 $54.74

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint John, IN and Lowell, IN. The current time in Saint John is 02:28:05, although it is 03:28:05 in Lowell.

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.