How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Frankton, IN?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Frankton, IN is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Frankton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Frankton.
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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
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto 800 North
4 mi · 7 min · 800 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue
591 ft · 12 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Plum Street
1115 ft · 27 sec · West Plum Street
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Turn left onto Center Road
581 ft · 14 sec · Center Road
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Turn right onto West Sigler Street
833 ft · 16 sec · West Sigler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Sigler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Frankton.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Frankton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Frankton?
The road trip is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Saint Joseph and 72.3 miles from Frankton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126 miles (202.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Frankton.
Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Frankton. Straight-line distance: 125.95 mi (202.7 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frankton
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,819 |
| Coordinates | 40.2228200, -85.7788700 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankton (-85.77887, 40.22282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.23 | $38.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.74 | $47.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
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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