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

The driving distance from Saint John, IN to Scottsburg, IN is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.24 mi
00h 53m
Flight
19.14 mi
30.81 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Saint John.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.14 mi
Kilometers
30.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.24 mi
Kilometers
48.67 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsburg
Tue, May 12, 9:25 PM EDT
Return by in Saint John
Tue, May 12, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint John
2026-05-12T19:31
Arrive Scottsburg
Tue, May 12, 8:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Lynnville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Saint John
15.1 mi
00h 26m
To Scottsburg
15.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Lynnville, Boonville

    1665 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3175 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    3257 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 300 W

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road 300 W

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 1400 North

    6.3 mi · 11 min · County Road 1400 North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East County Road 900 South

    2490 ft · 2 min · East County Road 900 South

  15. 15

    Continue on 900 South

    1 km · 2 min · 900 South

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 925 South

    594 ft · 27 sec · County Road 925 South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 200 East

    1397 ft · 1 min · 200 East

  18. 18

    Continue on 950 South

    1920 ft · 1 min · 950 South

  19. 19

    Continue on East County Road 950 South

    1.4 km · 4 min · East County Road 950 South

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South County Road 300 East

    2445 ft · 2 min · South County Road 300 East

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 300 East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
9.82 mi · 32%
County Road 1400 North
6.27 mi · 21%
East Boonville New Harmony Road
5.44 mi · 18%
County Road 300 W
1.52 mi · 5%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 5%
St John Road
1.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

9.24 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynnville
00h 26m from Saint John
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint John and Sunny near Scottsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Lynnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Saint John and 15.1 miles from Scottsburg.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 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 Scottsburg, 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 Scottsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lynnville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

34 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

92 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and Scottsburg. Straight-line distance: 19.14 mi (30.81 km).

Saint John

#1 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

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

#2 Scottsburg

County seat in Indiana

Population6,703
Coordinates38.2886600, -87.2191700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint John (-87.45001, 38.07921)
End: Scottsburg (-87.21917, 38.28866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.07
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.03 $8.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.65 $4.98 $9.96
Diesel $5.30 $5.68 $11.35

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint John, IN and Scottsburg, IN. The current time in Saint John is 19:31:18, although it is 20:31:18 in Scottsburg.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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