How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Blooming Grove, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Blooming Grove, IN is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
131.34 mi
02h 54m
Flight
86 mi
138.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86 mi
Kilometers
138.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.34 mi
Kilometers
211.37 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blooming Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 8:06 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-15T17:12
Arrive Blooming Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 8:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Hartsville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
65.7 mi
01h 27m
To Blooming Grove
65.7 mi
01h 27m

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
82°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Blooming Grove.

  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

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: North Vernon

    1470 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Tipton Street

    1806 ft · 40 sec · East Tipton Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    19.2 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1944 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto SR 1

    6.1 mi · 11 min · SR 1

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    6 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Stone Church Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Stone Church Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stone Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
34.1 mi · 26%
East Tipton Street
31.9 mi · 24%
SR 1
6.36 mi · 5%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 1%
US 50 East
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 36m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartsville
01h 27m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Blooming Grove?

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Hartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 65.7 miles from Blooming Grove.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Blooming Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Hartsville

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

64 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

68 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

102 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

104 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Blooming Grove. Straight-line distance: 86 mi (138.4 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Blooming Grove

#2 Blooming Grove

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population1,124
Coordinates39.5022700, -85.0646800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Blooming Grove (-85.06468, 39.50227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.54 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.26 gal · 35.08 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.65 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.30 $24.56 $49.12

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 Blooming Grove. The current time is 17:12:50.

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.