How far is Saint John, IN from Valparaiso, IN?
The driving distance from Saint John, IN to Valparaiso, IN is about 303.2 miles (488 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint John and Valparaiso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint John and Valparaiso.
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Start on St John Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Harmony Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road
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Continue on East Boonville New Harmony Road
750 ft · 21 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road
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Take the ramp right
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
146.5 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell, Hebron
1818 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto East 181st Avenue
4.2 mi · 6 min · East 181st Avenue
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Continue on State Road 2
1 mi · 2 min · State Road 2
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Road 2
27 m · 2 sec · South State Road 2
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Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2
3.3 mi · 5 min · South State Road 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Road 2
35 m · 2 sec · South State Road 2
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Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2
1.5 km · 2 min · South State Road 2
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Continue on South Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
11 m · 2 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint John and Valparaiso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Boonville New Harmony Road
Merge slight left
146 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint John and Showers And Thunderstorms near Valparaiso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint John to Valparaiso?
The road trip is about 303.2 miles (488 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.6 miles from Saint John and 151.7 miles from Valparaiso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 5:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.32 one way or $82.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint John and Showers And Thunderstorms near Valparaiso.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Whiteland Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewood.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and Valparaiso. Straight-line distance: 235.4 mi (378.84 km).
#1 Saint John
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 19,616 |
| Coordinates | 38.0792100, -87.4500100 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valparaiso
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 33,944 |
| Coordinates | 41.4730900, -87.0611400 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valparaiso (-87.06114, 41.47309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $41.32 | $82.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $47.67 | $95.34 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $53.37 | $106.74 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $70.84 | $141.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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