How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Burns Harbor, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Burns Harbor, IN is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.6 miles (376 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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
263.09 mi
05h 06m
Flight
233.64 mi
376.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.64 mi
Kilometers
376.01 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.09 mi
Kilometers
423.41 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burns Harbor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 10:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Burns Harbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:48 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
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
131.6 mi
02h 33m
To Burns Harbor
131.5 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Burns Harbor.

  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

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1559 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Borman Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 249: Port of Indiana, Portage

    2521 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Crisman Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Crisman Road

  18. 18

    Continue on George Nelson Drive

    1706 ft · 49 sec · George Nelson Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    827 ft · 43 sec · North Loop Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Boundary Road

    2012 ft · 1 min · South Boundary Road

  21. 21

    Continue on W Street

    1996 ft · 2 min · W Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1519 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto R Street

    1620 ft · 1 min · R Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · R Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
126 mi · 48%
US 52 West
118 mi · 45%
Borman Expressway
5.68 mi · 2%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 1%
Crisman Road
1.98 mi · 1%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 08m

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
233.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 33m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
6:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Burns Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Burns Harbor?

The road trip is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.6 miles from Saint Joseph and 131.5 miles from Burns Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 233.6 miles (376 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.99 one way or $69.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint Joseph and Burns Harbor, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Burns Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

55 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Burns Harbor. Straight-line distance: 233.64 mi (376.01 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Burns Harbor

#2 Burns Harbor

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,922
Coordinates41.6258700, -87.1333700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Burns Harbor (-87.13337, 41.62587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.14 L · about $34.99
Round trip
$69.99
18.56 gal · 70.28 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.99 $69.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.47 $78.94
Premium $4.65 $43.19 $86.38
Diesel $5.30 $49.22 $98.44

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint Joseph, IN and Burns Harbor, IN. The current time in Saint Joseph is 00:15:41, although it is 23:15:41 in Burns Harbor.

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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.