How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Ashland, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Ashland, IN is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.73 mi
02h 59m
Flight
108.85 mi
175.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.85 mi
Kilometers
175.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.73 mi
Kilometers
242.58 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 15, 12:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-15T06:01
Arrive Ashland
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
9:30 PM EDT
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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
75.4 mi
01h 29m
To Ashland
75.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Ashland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Ashland.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Line Road

    71 m · 5 sec · Grant Line Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Road 60

    925 ft · 24 sec · State Road 60

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    3044 ft · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1364 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    32.8 mi · 36 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Messick Road

    1 km · 2 min · Messick Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Messick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Ashland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 58%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
32.8 mi · 22%
South Emerson Avenue
10.1 mi · 7%
Broad Street
4.26 mi · 3%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

86.7 mi · 01h 33m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
108.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 29m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Chance Light Rain near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Ashland?

The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Saint Joseph and 75.4 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Joseph and Chance Light Rain near Ashland.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 108.85 mi (175.17 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ashland

Unincorporated community in Henry County, Indiana

Population1,754
Coordinates39.9261600, -85.3044100
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Ashland (-85.30441, 39.92616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.13 L · about $20.06
Round trip
$40.12
10.64 gal · 40.26 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.06 $40.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.63 $45.25
Premium $4.65 $24.76 $49.52
Diesel $5.30 $28.22 $56.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Ashland. The current time is 06:01:16.

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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.