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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Davis, IN is about 282.7 miles (454.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.3 miles (378.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
282.64 mi
05h 22m
Flight
235.26 mi
378.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.26 mi
Kilometers
378.61 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.64 mi
Kilometers
454.87 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Davis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
6:16 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
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Saint Joseph
141.4 mi
02h 41m
To Davis
141.3 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.2 mi · 30 min · Borman Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 35 North: Michigan City

    1361 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    990 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
126 mi · 45%
US 52 West
118 mi · 42%
Borman Expressway
27.2 mi · 10%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 1%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 1%
I 80 East
1.16 mi
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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
235.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
02h 41m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
6:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Davis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.7 miles (454.9 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Saint Joseph and 141.3 miles from Davis.

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

The direct path is about 235.3 miles (378.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.60 one way or $75.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 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 Davis, 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 Mostly Sunny near Davis.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorntown.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Davis. Straight-line distance: 235.26 mi (378.61 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

Township in Starke County, Indiana

Population1,007
Coordinates41.7147600, -86.8261400
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Davis (-86.82614, 41.71476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.97 gal
37.75 L · about $37.60
Round trip
$75.19
19.94 gal · 75.5 L
Estimated CO2
88.6 kg one way
Round trip: 177.2 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.60 $75.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.40 $84.80
Premium $4.65 $46.40 $92.80
Diesel $5.30 $52.88 $105.76

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 Davis, IN. The current time in Saint Joseph is 23:02:43, although it is 22:02:43 in Davis.

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.