How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Franklin, IN?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Franklin, IN is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Franklin.
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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
86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
32.8 mi · 36 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto North 16th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North 16th Street
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Turn right onto East 150 N
1 km · 3 min · East 150 N
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Turn left onto Hillsboro Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Road
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Continue on Hillsboro Road
3123 ft · 1 min · Hillsboro Road
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Continue on East 300 North Road
6.7 mi · 16 min · East 300 North Road
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Continue on Nobblett Road
2865 ft · 2 min · Nobblett Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nobblett Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Franklin.
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
86.7 mi · 01h 33m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Joseph and Chance Rain Showers near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Franklin?
The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Saint Joseph and 79.1 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint Joseph and Chance Rain Showers near Franklin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 113.65 mi (182.91 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,228 |
| Coordinates | 39.9739400, -85.1910800 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-85.19108, 39.97394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.60 | $59.19 |
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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