How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Fort Branch, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Fort Branch, IN is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.15 mi
02h 07m
Flight
96.64 mi
155.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.64 mi
Kilometers
155.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.15 mi
Kilometers
178.88 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Branch
Fri, May 1, 11:21 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Fri, May 1, 2:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-01T10:14
Arrive Fort Branch
Fri, May 1, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
55.5 mi
01h 03m
To Fort Branch
55.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Fort Branch.

  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

    94.4 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Terre Haute

    2541 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Road 168

    1485 ft · 32 sec · State Road 168

  10. 10

    Continue on East Park Street

    2352 ft · 52 sec · East Park Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North West Street

    635 ft · 28 sec · North West Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North West Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
96.6 mi · 87%
Grant Line Road
7.23 mi · 7%
US 41 North
6.51 mi · 6%
East Park Street
0.45 mi
State Road 168
0.28 mi
North West Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

94.4 mi · 01h 42m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
01h 03m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Fort Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Fort Branch?

The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 55.5 miles from Saint Joseph and 55.7 miles from Fort Branch.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 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 Fort Branch, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Fort Branch.

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 Fort Branch. Straight-line distance: 96.64 mi (155.53 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Fort Branch

#2 Fort Branch

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,775
Coordinates38.2511600, -87.5811300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Fort Branch (-87.58113, 38.25116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.85 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.56
7.84 gal · 29.7 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.78 $29.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.65 $18.24 $36.49
Diesel $5.30 $20.79 $41.58

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 Fort Branch, IN. The current time in Saint Joseph is 10:14:16, although it is 09:14:16 in Fort Branch.

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.