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

The driving distance from Saint John, IN to McCordsville, IN is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.34 mi
03h 24m
Flight
150.64 mi
242.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.64 mi
Kilometers
242.43 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.34 mi
Kilometers
282.19 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McCordsville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in Saint John
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint John
2026-04-23T05:55
Arrive McCordsville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
10:10 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
Avoca
IN

Unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America

From Saint John
87.7 mi
01h 42m
To McCordsville
87.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    156.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike

    1782 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 600 West

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 600 West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Brookside Parkway

    556 ft · 26 sec · West Brookside Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Clearview Drive

    69 m · 15 sec · North Clearview Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Jamison Drive

    128 m · 18 sec · West Jamison Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dresden Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Boonville New Harmony Road
164 mi · 93%
US 36 East
8 mi · 5%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
St John Road
1.07 mi · 1%
North 600 West
0.8 mi
West Brookside Parkway
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

East Boonville New Harmony Road

Merge slight left

156 mi · 02h 51m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avoca
01h 42m from Saint John
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint John and Mostly Sunny near McCordsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Saint John and 87.7 miles from McCordsville.

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

The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 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 McCordsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint John and Mostly Sunny near McCordsville.

Stop Ideas Near Avoca

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

100 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

100 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and McCordsville. Straight-line distance: 150.64 mi (242.43 km).

Saint John

#1 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

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

#2 McCordsville

Town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States

Population7,750
Coordinates39.9081000, -85.9227600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint John (-87.45001, 38.07921)
End: McCordsville (-85.92276, 39.9081)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.42 L · about $23.34
Round trip
$46.68
12.38 gal · 46.84 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.34 $46.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.33 $52.65
Premium $4.65 $28.81 $57.62
Diesel $5.30 $32.83 $65.66

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint John, IN and McCordsville, IN. The current time in Saint John is 05:55:12, although it is 06:55:12 in McCordsville.

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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.