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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Knightstown, IN is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
135.99 mi
02h 39m
Flight
97.6 mi
157.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.6 mi
Kilometers
157.07 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.99 mi
Kilometers
218.85 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knightstown
Fri, May 1, 12:33 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Fri, May 1, 3:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-01T09:53
Arrive Knightstown
Fri, May 1, 12:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
68 mi
01h 19m
To Knightstown
68 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
56°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    25.1 mi · 28 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 109: Wilkinson, Knightstown

    2158 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto McCullum

    3.1 mi · 5 min · McCullum

  20. 20

    Continue on North McCullum Street

    2384 ft · 48 sec · North McCullum Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1685 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 64%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
25.1 mi · 18%
South Emerson Avenue
10.1 mi · 7%
McCullum
3.07 mi · 2%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 1%
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 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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
01h 19m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Chance Rain Showers near Knightstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Saint Joseph and 68 miles from Knightstown.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Chance Rain Showers near Knightstown.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

60 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Knightstown. Straight-line distance: 97.6 mi (157.07 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Knightstown

City in Indiana

Population2,134
Coordinates39.7956000, -85.5263600
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Knightstown (-85.52636, 39.7956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.16 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.6 gal · 36.32 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.41 $40.83
Premium $4.65 $22.34 $44.68
Diesel $5.30 $25.46 $50.92

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Knightstown. The current time is 09:53:18.

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.