How far is Saint John, IN from North Vernon, IN?

The driving distance from Saint John, IN to North Vernon, IN is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
164.14 mi
03h 10m
Flight
117.66 mi
189.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.66 mi
Kilometers
189.35 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.14 mi
Kilometers
264.16 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Vernon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Return by in Saint John
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint John
2026-04-22T23:15
Arrive North Vernon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
10:38 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
Corydon
IN

Town in Indiana

From Saint John
82 mi
01h 35m
To North Vernon
82.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint John and North Vernon.

  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 left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville

    1772 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: North Vernon

    1470 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Tipton Street

    9 mi · 13 min · East Tipton Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    63 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Buckeye Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
92.3 mi · 56%
I 65 North
44.4 mi · 27%
East Tipton Street
9.07 mi · 6%
I 265 East
6.42 mi · 4%
East Boonville New Harmony Road
5.44 mi · 3%
Buckeye Street
2.53 mi · 2%
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 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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corydon
01h 35m from Saint John
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint John and Sunny near North Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint John to North Vernon?

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Corydon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Saint John and 82.1 miles from North Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 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 North Vernon, 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 Sunny near North Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Corydon

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

32 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and North Vernon. Straight-line distance: 117.66 mi (189.35 km).

Saint John

#1 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
North Vernon

#2 North Vernon

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,626
Coordinates39.0061700, -85.6235800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint John (-87.45001, 38.07921)
End: North Vernon (-85.62358, 39.00617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.65 $26.95 $53.89
Diesel $5.30 $30.71 $61.42

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 North Vernon, IN. The current time in Saint John is 23:15:38, although it is 00:15:38 in North Vernon.

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.