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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Kendallville, IN is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
247.8 mi
04h 48m
Flight
212.1 mi
341.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.1 mi
Kilometers
341.34 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.8 mi
Kilometers
398.8 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kendallville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:39 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Kendallville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Fortville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
124 mi
02h 24m
To Kendallville
123.8 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3 North: Lima Road

    1220 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lima Road

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Lima Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Rush Street

    14 m · 2 sec · East Rush Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Rush Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
111 mi · 45%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 35%
Lima Road
22 mi · 9%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 7%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 1%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

107 mi · 01h 56m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
212.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fortville
02h 24m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Fortville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Saint Joseph and 123.8 miles from Kendallville.

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

The direct path is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.96 one way or $65.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 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 Kendallville.

Stop Ideas Near Fortville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fortville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fortville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

33 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

90 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

91 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Kendallville. Straight-line distance: 212.1 mi (341.34 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Kendallville

City in Indiana, USA

Population9,893
Coordinates41.4414400, -85.2649800
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Kendallville (-85.26498, 41.44144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.1 L · about $32.96
Round trip
$65.92
17.48 gal · 66.2 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.96 $65.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.17 $74.34
Premium $4.65 $40.68 $81.35
Diesel $5.30 $46.36 $92.71

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Kendallville. The current time is 01:51:37.

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.