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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Charlestown, IN is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.3 mi
00h 22m
Flight
8.33 mi
13.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.33 mi
Kilometers
13.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.3 mi
Kilometers
16.57 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlestown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-23T05:45
Arrive Charlestown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sellersburg
IN

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

From Saint Joseph
5.2 mi
00h 11m
To Charlestown
5.2 mi
00h 11m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Line Road

    71 m · 8 sec · Grant Line Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West St Joe Road

    2924 ft · 2 min · West St Joe Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West St Joe Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · West St Joe Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Road 60

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 60

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1137 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Camp Run Parkway

    16 m · 2 sec · Camp Run Parkway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Run Parkway

    1767 ft · 1 min · Camp Run Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road 311

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 311

  9. 9

    Continue on South Indiana Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Indiana Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    82 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto County Road 403

    2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road 403

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 403

    27 m · 2 sec · County Road 403

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 403

    3.2 mi · 6 min · County Road 403

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 403

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
135.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 403
5.53 mi · 54%
West St Joe Road
1.46 mi · 14%
State Road 60
1.24 mi · 12%
South Indiana Avenue
0.72 mi · 7%
County Road 311
0.68 mi · 7%
Camp Run Parkway
0.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Road 403

Exit the roundabout onto County Road 403

3.25 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sellersburg
00h 11m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Sunny near Charlestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sellersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Saint Joseph and 5.2 miles from Charlestown.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Charlestown.

Stop Ideas Near Sellersburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

16 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 8.33 mi (13.4 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Charlestown

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Population8,544
Coordinates38.4531200, -85.6702400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Charlestown (-85.67024, 38.45312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.38 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.72
0.72 gal · 2.76 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.36 $2.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.53 $3.06
Premium $4.65 $1.68 $3.35
Diesel $5.30 $1.91 $3.82

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

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Charlestown. The current time is 05:45:13.

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.