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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Kent, IN is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.34 mi
00h 57m
Flight
27.47 mi
44.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.47 mi
Kilometers
44.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.34 mi
Kilometers
61.71 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 3:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-19T13:42
Arrive Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Vienna
IN

Township in Scott County, Indiana

From Saint Joseph
19.2 mi
00h 28m
To Kent
19.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg

    1078 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West McClain Avenue

    10.3 mi · 16 min · West McClain Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road 256

    3 mi · 5 min · State Road 256

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kent Wall Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Kent Wall Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kent Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
14 mi · 36%
West McClain Avenue
10.3 mi · 27%
West Main Street
3.28 mi · 9%
State Road 256
2.97 mi · 8%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 7%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vienna
00h 28m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Joseph and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Saint Joseph and 19.2 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Joseph and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Vienna

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

44 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Kent. Straight-line distance: 27.47 mi (44.21 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Kent

Township in Warren County, Indiana

Population1,650
Coordinates38.7378400, -85.5399600
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Kent (-85.53996, 38.73784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.74 $11.48
Premium $4.65 $6.28 $12.57
Diesel $5.30 $7.16 $14.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Kent. The current time is 13:42:34.

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.