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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Avon, IN is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
118.8 mi
02h 22m
Flight
99.36 mi
159.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.36 mi
Kilometers
159.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.8 mi
Kilometers
191.19 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Wed, Apr 15, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 15, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-15T05:59
Arrive Avon
Wed, Apr 15, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Saint Joseph
59.5 mi
01h 11m
To Avon
59.3 mi
01h 11m

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
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati

    753 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    2107 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West: Rockville Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockville Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Rockville Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
90.6 mi · 76%
I 465 West
13.1 mi · 11%
US 36 West
6.54 mi · 6%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 2%
Rockville Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

89.8 mi · 01h 37m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 11m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Saint Joseph and 59.3 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Avon. Straight-line distance: 99.36 mi (159.9 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Avon

#2 Avon

Town in Indiana

Population19,361
Coordinates39.7628200, -86.3997200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Avon (-86.39972, 39.76282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.87 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.60
8.38 gal · 31.74 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.80 $31.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.82 $35.64
Premium $4.65 $19.50 $39.00
Diesel $5.30 $22.22 $44.45

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 Avon. The current time is 05:59:57.

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.