How far is Saint John, IN from New Albany, IN?

The driving distance from Saint John, IN to New Albany, IN is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
102.66 mi
01h 59m
Flight
89.45 mi
143.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.45 mi
Kilometers
143.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.66 mi
Kilometers
165.22 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 2:58 PM EDT
Return by in Saint John
Thu, Oct 15, 3:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint John
2026-10-15T11:59
Arrive New Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 1:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Uniontown
IN

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

From Saint John
51.2 mi
00h 59m
To New Albany
51.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint John and New Albany.

  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

    5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3069 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward New Albany

    1961 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on West 5th Street

    131 m · 12 sec · West 5th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    1823 ft · 1 min · West Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Street

    132 m · 17 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
94.3 mi · 92%
East Boonville New Harmony Road
5.44 mi · 5%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
St John Road
1.07 mi · 1%
West Market Street
0.35 mi
State Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

91.7 mi · 01h 40m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
00h 59m from Saint John
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint John and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint John to New Albany?

The road trip is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Saint John and 51.4 miles from New Albany.

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

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 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 New Albany, 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 Likely near New Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Uniontown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

119 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and New Albany. Straight-line distance: 89.45 mi (143.95 km).

Saint John

#1 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
New Albany

#2 New Albany

City in Floyd County, Indiana, United States

Population36,874
Coordinates38.2856200, -85.8241300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint John (-87.45001, 38.07921)
End: New Albany (-85.82413, 38.28562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.71 L · about $13.98
Round trip
$27.96
7.24 gal · 27.42 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $13.98 $27.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.13 $32.25
Premium $4.99 $18.06 $36.11
Diesel $6.62 $23.97 $47.94

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint John, IN and New Albany, IN. The current time in Saint John is 11:59:24, although it is 12:59:24 in New Albany.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.