How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Flat Rock, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Flat Rock, IN is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.46 mi
01h 35m
Flight
66.63 mi
107.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.63 mi
Kilometers
107.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.46 mi
Kilometers
126.27 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flat Rock
Tue, May 5, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 5, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-05T00:30
Arrive Flat Rock
Tue, May 5, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
39.3 mi
00h 47m
To Flat Rock
39.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Flat Rock.

  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

    63.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 252: Edinburgh, Flat Rock

    1802 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old State Road 252

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Old State Road 252

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old State Road 252

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
64.6 mi · 82%
Old State Road 252
5.89 mi · 8%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 3%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 2%
SR 252
0.34 mi
State Road 60
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

63.8 mi · 01h 08m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
66.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
00h 47m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flat Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Flat Rock?

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Saint Joseph and 39.2 miles from Flat Rock.

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

The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flat Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Flat Rock. Straight-line distance: 66.63 mi (107.23 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Flat Rock

#2 Flat Rock

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Minnesota

Population1,728
Coordinates39.3642200, -85.8316500
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Flat Rock (-85.83165, 39.36422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Flat Rock. The current time is 00:30:21.

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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.