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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Bourbon, IN is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.7 miles (323 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
218.9 mi
04h 34m
Flight
200.73 mi
323.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.73 mi
Kilometers
323.04 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.9 mi
Kilometers
352.28 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bourbon
Mon, May 25, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Mon, May 25, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-24T19:57
Arrive Bourbon
Mon, May 25, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 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
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Saint Joseph
109.5 mi
02h 17m
To Bourbon
109.4 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · North Meridian Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Old US Highway 31

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Old US Highway 31

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    3183 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 602 East 9th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1325 ft · 30 sec · East 9th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 40%
North Meridian Street
75.1 mi · 34%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 8%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 2%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 2%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 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 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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
200.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
02h 17m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bourbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Saint Joseph and 109.4 miles from Bourbon.

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

The direct path is about 200.7 miles (323 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bourbon.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawrence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Bourbon. Straight-line distance: 200.73 mi (323.04 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Bourbon

Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,746
Coordinates41.2956000, -86.1163900
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Bourbon (-86.11639, 41.2956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.24 L · about $29.11
Round trip
$58.22
15.44 gal · 58.48 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.11 $58.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.83 $65.67
Premium $4.65 $35.93 $71.86
Diesel $5.30 $40.95 $81.89

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Bourbon. The current time is 19:57:03.

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.