How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Battle Ground, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Battle Ground, IN is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.58 mi
03h 25m
Flight
155.75 mi
250.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.75 mi
Kilometers
250.65 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.58 mi
Kilometers
279.35 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Battle Ground
Sun, May 17, 12:33 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sun, May 17, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-17T09:08
Arrive Battle Ground
Sun, May 17, 12:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Whiteland
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Saint Joseph
86.9 mi
01h 42m
To Battle Ground
86.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Battle Ground.

  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

    95.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston

    1642 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North River Road

    2469 ft · 1 min · North River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Burnetts Road

    2042 ft · 50 sec · Burnetts Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North 9th Street Road

  18. 18

    Continue on S Railroad Street

    1754 ft · 55 sec · S Railroad Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Prophet Street

    85 m · 17 sec · Prophet Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Winans Street

    45 m · 7 sec · South Winans Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Winans Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
126 mi · 73%
US 52 West
36.5 mi · 21%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 1%
North 9th Street Road
1.48 mi · 1%
North River Road
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

95.8 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
01h 42m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Joseph and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Battle Ground.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Battle Ground?

The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Saint Joseph and 86.7 miles from Battle Ground.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint Joseph and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Battle Ground.

Stop Ideas Near Whiteland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Battle Ground. Straight-line distance: 155.75 mi (250.65 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Battle Ground

#2 Battle Ground

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,973
Coordinates40.5083700, -86.8416800
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Battle Ground (-86.84168, 40.50837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.19 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.23
12.26 gal · 46.38 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.12 $46.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.07 $52.14
Premium $4.65 $28.53 $57.06
Diesel $5.30 $32.51 $65.03

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Battle Ground. The current time is 09:08:10.

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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.