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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Busseron, IN is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
122.56 mi
02h 42m
Flight
93.55 mi
150.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.55 mi
Kilometers
150.56 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.56 mi
Kilometers
197.24 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Busseron
Wed, Apr 15, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 15, 1:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-15T07:53
Arrive Busseron
Wed, Apr 15, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
West Baden Springs
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Saint Joseph
61.2 mi
01h 21m
To Busseron
61.3 mi
01h 21m

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
85°F
Today

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 3 toward West Main Street

    121 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    79 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    13.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    67 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 4th Street

    2071 ft · 35 sec · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwestern Avenue

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Northwestern Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Mill Street

    1621 ft · 25 sec · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

    33.8 mi · 42 min · West Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road 600 North

    2046 ft · 2 min · County Road 600 North

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Emison Mill Road

    93 m · 13 sec · North Emison Mill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Old 41

    984 ft · 48 sec · North Old 41

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road 50 West

    49 m · 7 sec · County Road 50 West

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 50 West

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 150 West
37.7 mi · 31%
West Broadway Street
33.8 mi · 28%
US 41 North
10.3 mi · 8%
West Main Street
8.95 mi · 7%
Northwestern Avenue
7.44 mi · 6%
Grant Line Road
7.23 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 150 West

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

37.7 mi · 00h 47m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Baden Springs
01h 21m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Busseron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

West Baden Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Saint Joseph and 61.3 miles from Busseron.

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

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Busseron.

Stop Ideas Near West Baden Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Baden Springs, 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 West Baden Springs.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

82 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

106 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Busseron. Straight-line distance: 93.55 mi (150.56 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Busseron

Township in Knox County, Indiana

Population1,400
Coordinates38.8356000, -87.4491900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Busseron (-87.44919, 38.8356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.37 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
8.64 gal · 32.74 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.37 $36.75
Premium $4.65 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.30 $22.91 $45.83

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 Busseron. The current time is 07:53:07.

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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.