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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Center, IN is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
104.1 mi
02h 03m
Flight
86.77 mi
139.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.77 mi
Kilometers
139.64 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.1 mi
Kilometers
167.54 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center
Sat, May 30, 6:42 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sat, May 30, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-30T05:38
Arrive Center
Sat, May 30, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Uniontown
IN

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

From Saint Joseph
51.9 mi
01h 01m
To Center
52.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    80.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Boonville, Lynnville

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    135 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 61

    7.3 mi · 11 min · State Road 61

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 61

    76 m · 5 sec · State Road 61

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 61

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Road 61

  12. 12

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 62

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 62

  15. 15

    Continue on East Lincoln Avenue

    1119 ft · 25 sec · East Lincoln Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mc Cool Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Mc Cool Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Mc Cool Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Mc Cool Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mc Cool Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
82.4 mi · 79%
State Road 61
9.52 mi · 9%
Grant Line Road
7.23 mi · 7%
State Road 62
2.88 mi · 3%
North 3rd Street
0.75 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

80.2 mi · 01h 27m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
01h 01m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Saint Joseph and 52.1 miles from Center.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 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 Center, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Center.

Stop Ideas Near Uniontown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

119 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Center. Straight-line distance: 86.77 mi (139.64 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
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#2 Center

A town in Clark County, Indiana.

Population45,836
Coordinates38.0486600, -87.3430600
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Center (-87.34306, 38.04866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.91 L · about $13.84
Round trip
$27.68
7.34 gal · 27.82 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.84 $27.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.65 $17.08 $34.16
Diesel $5.30 $19.47 $38.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint Joseph, IN and Center, IN. The current time in Saint Joseph is 05:38:34, although it is 04:38:34 in Center.

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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.