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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Greencastle, IN is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.7 mi
02h 55m
Flight
103 mi
165.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103 mi
Kilometers
165.76 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.7 mi
Kilometers
239.31 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greencastle
Tue, May 26, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 26, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-25T23:23
Arrive Greencastle
Tue, May 26, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
74.4 mi
01h 27m
To Greencastle
74.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati

    753 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    2107 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    28.7 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle

    1958 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2984 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 231

    5.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231

  21. 21

    Continue on South Bloomington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Bloomington Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street

    1505 ft · 29 sec · East Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Indiana Street

    50 m · 7 sec · North Indiana Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Indiana Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
90.6 mi · 61%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
28.7 mi · 19%
I 465 West
9.34 mi · 6%
US Highway 231
5.31 mi · 4%
I 70 West
3.1 mi · 2%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

89.8 mi · 01h 37m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 27m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Partly Sunny near Greencastle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 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 74.4 miles from Saint Joseph and 74.3 miles from Greencastle.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Joseph and Partly Sunny near Greencastle.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Greencastle. Straight-line distance: 103 mi (165.76 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Greencastle

#2 Greencastle

City in Indiana

Population10,338
Coordinates39.6444900, -86.8647300
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Greencastle (-86.86473, 39.64449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.86 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.72 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.80 $39.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.33 $44.66
Premium $4.65 $24.43 $48.87
Diesel $5.30 $27.85 $55.69

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Greencastle. The current time is 23:23:49.

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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.