How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Coal Creek, IN?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Coal Creek, IN is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Coal Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Coal Creek.
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Start on Grant Line Road
71 m · 5 sec · Grant Line Road
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Continue on State Road 111
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
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Turn right onto State Road 60
925 ft · 24 sec · State Road 60
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Turn left onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
3044 ft · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
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Take the ramp right
1364 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
89.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati
753 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
2107 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
65.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Covington
1347 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Stringtown Road
5.7 mi · 13 min · South Stringtown Road
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Continue on West Street
2160 ft · 2 min · West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Coal Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
Merge slight left
89.8 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Partly Sunny near Coal Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Coal Creek?
The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Saint Joseph and 93 miles from Coal Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Partly Sunny near Coal Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Coal Creek. Straight-line distance: 140.94 mi (226.82 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coal Creek
Unincorporated community in Fountain County, Indiana
| Population | 1,555 |
| Coordinates | 40.0364300, -87.3805700 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coal Creek (-87.38057, 40.03643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.74 | $49.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.79 | $69.59 |
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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