How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Indian Heights, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Indian Heights, IN is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.27 mi
03h 06m
Flight
141.08 mi
227.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.08 mi
Kilometers
227.05 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.27 mi
Kilometers
245.05 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Heights
Mon, May 25, 4:50 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Mon, May 25, 7:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-25T01:44
Arrive Indian Heights
Mon, May 25, 4:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
76.2 mi
01h 33m
To Indian Heights
76.1 mi
01h 33m

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
79°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Indian Heights.

  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

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Tomahawk Boulevard

    750 ft · 39 sec · Tomahawk Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Arrowhead Boulevard

    952 ft · 42 sec · Arrowhead Boulevard

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arrowhead Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 58%
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 18%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 11%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 3%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 2%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
141.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 33m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Indian Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Indian Heights?

The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Saint Joseph and 76.1 miles from Indian Heights.

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

The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 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 Mostly Sunny near Indian Heights.

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 Indian Heights. Straight-line distance: 141.08 mi (227.05 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Indian Heights

#2 Indian Heights

Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana

Population3,011
Coordinates40.4272600, -86.1255500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Indian Heights (-86.12555, 40.42726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.34 L · about $20.25
Round trip
$40.50
10.74 gal · 40.68 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.25 $40.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.84 $45.68
Premium $4.65 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $5.30 $28.48 $56.96

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Indian Heights. The current time is 01:44:45.

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.