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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Jefferson, IN is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
154.04 mi
03h 01m
Flight
136.4 mi
219.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.4 mi
Kilometers
219.52 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.04 mi
Kilometers
247.9 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Tue, May 5, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 5, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-05T02:16
Arrive Jefferson
Tue, May 5, 5:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 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
77.1 mi
01h 30m
To Jefferson
77 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    95.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 28: Attica, Frankfort

    1684 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
126 mi · 82%
US 52 West
15.9 mi · 10%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 1%
SR 28
0.32 mi
State Road 60
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

95.8 mi · 01h 46m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
136.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 30m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 77.1 miles from Saint Joseph and 77 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.

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 Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 136.4 mi (219.52 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jefferson

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

Population2,523
Coordinates40.2794800, -86.5900000
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Jefferson (-86.59, 40.27948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.58 L · about $20.51
Round trip
$41.03
10.88 gal · 41.16 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.51 $41.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.14 $46.27
Premium $4.65 $25.32 $50.64
Diesel $5.30 $28.85 $57.71

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Jefferson. The current time is 02:16:28.

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.