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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Brazil, IN is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
140.18 mi
03h 10m
Flight
105.02 mi
169.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.02 mi
Kilometers
169.02 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.18 mi
Kilometers
225.59 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brazil
Wed, Apr 15, 8:23 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 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 Brazil
Wed, Apr 15, 8:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
Bedford
IN

Town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
70.1 mi
01h 35m
To Brazil
70.1 mi
01h 35m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Line Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli

    37.7 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1006 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Gospel Street

    45 m · 2 sec · North Gospel Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street

    41.4 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street

    592 ft · 14 sec · West Temperance Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  16. 16

    Continue on East Morgan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Morgan Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West State Road 46

    20.4 mi · 29 min · West State Road 46

  18. 18

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East National Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · East National Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East National Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Gospel Street
47.1 mi · 34%
US 150 West
37.7 mi · 27%
West State Road 46
20.4 mi · 15%
State Road 46
7.8 mi · 6%
Grant Line Road
7.23 mi · 5%
SR 46 West
5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Gospel Street

Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street

41.4 mi · 00h 51m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
105 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
01h 35m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely near Brazil.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Saint Joseph and 70.1 miles from Brazil.

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

The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 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 T-storms then Light Rain Likely near Brazil.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

92 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

104 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Brazil. Straight-line distance: 105.02 mi (169.02 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Brazil

City in Indiana, United States

Population7,990
Coordinates39.5236500, -87.1250200
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Brazil (-87.12502, 39.52365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.72 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.33
9.9 gal · 37.44 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.67 $37.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.05 $42.10
Premium $4.65 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.30 $26.25 $52.51

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 Brazil. 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.