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

The driving distance from Saint John, IN to Scott, IN is about 337.7 miles (543.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
337.71 mi
06h 35m
Flight
271.68 mi
437.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.68 mi
Kilometers
437.23 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.71 mi
Kilometers
543.49 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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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 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scott
Sun, Nov 8, 11:19 PM EST
Return by in Saint John
Mon, Nov 9, 4:54 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint John
2026-11-08T15:43
Arrive Scott
Sun, Nov 8, 10:19 PM CST
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:36 PM to 3:06 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:48 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint John
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Saint John
168.8 mi
03h 17m
To Scott
169 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
33°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    17.9 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Baseline Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · North Baseline Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Orange Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · South Orange Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1335 ft · 26 sec · West Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Albion Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 290 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US Highway 6

    3 mi · 4 min · US Highway 6

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 600 West

    5.3 mi · 7 min · North 600 West

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South 600 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South 600 West

  20. 20

    Continue on South 600 West

    3 mi · 7 min · South 600 West

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Route 5

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 5

  23. 23

    Continue on South Van Buren Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Van Buren Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 5

    3 mi · 5 min · State Route 5

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 120

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 120

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North 675 West

    2764 ft · 1 min · North 675 West

  27. 27

    Turn right

    41 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Boonville New Harmony Road
168 mi · 50%
I 69 North
110 mi · 32%
US 30 West
18.6 mi · 6%
North Baseline Road
7.2 mi · 2%
South 600 West
6.41 mi · 2%
North 600 West
5.27 mi · 2%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66 mi
271.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
03h 17m from Saint John
Leave By
10:48 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Saint John and Mostly Clear near Scott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 337.7 miles (543.5 km) and usually takes 06h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.8 miles from Saint John and 169 miles from Scott.

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

The direct path is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.41 one way or $86.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.9 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 Scott, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Saint John and Mostly Clear near Scott.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawrence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and Scott. Straight-line distance: 271.68 mi (437.23 km).

Saint John

#1 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Scott

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Population823
Coordinates41.7336600, -85.5569300
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint John (-87.45001, 38.07921)
End: Scott (-85.55693, 41.73366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.92 gal
45.11 L · about $43.41
Round trip
$86.83
23.84 gal · 90.22 L
Estimated CO2
105.9 kg one way
Round trip: 211.9 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $43.41 $86.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.66 $101.32
Premium $4.79 $57.05 $114.10
Diesel $6.65 $79.29 $158.58

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint John, IN and Scott, IN. The current time in Saint John is 15:43:44, although it is 16:43:44 in Scott.

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.