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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Knox, IN is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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
217.38 mi
04h 53m
Flight
204.72 mi
329.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.72 mi
Kilometers
329.46 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.38 mi
Kilometers
349.84 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knox
Thu, Apr 30, 6:08 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Fri, May 1, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-30T14:15
Arrive Knox
Thu, Apr 30, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Wynnedale
IN

Included town in Indianapolis

From Saint Joseph
108.8 mi
02h 26m
To Knox
108.6 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street, 30th Street

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 30th Street, Indianapolis Museum of Art

    900 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto West 30th Street

    2050 ft · 44 sec · West 30th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Street

    599 ft · 15 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Michigan Road

    15.9 mi · 26 min · Michigan Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Logansport Bypass Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Logansport Bypass Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    39.7 mi · 1 hr

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East John Street

    1172 ft · 54 sec · East John Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
99.9 mi · 46%
North Michigan Road
48.2 mi · 22%
Logansport Bypass Road
43.5 mi · 20%
Michigan Road
15.9 mi · 7%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 1%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 1%
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
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
204.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wynnedale
02h 26m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Knox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Wynnedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.8 miles from Saint Joseph and 108.6 miles from Knox.

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

The direct path is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint Joseph and Knox, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Knox.

Stop Ideas Near Wynnedale

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 Wynnedale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 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 13.1 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 Wynnedale.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

8 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

64 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

66 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

88 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Knox. Straight-line distance: 204.72 mi (329.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Knox

City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States

Population3,597
Coordinates41.2958800, -86.6250100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Knox (-86.62501, 41.29588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.04 L · about $28.92
Round trip
$57.85
15.34 gal · 58.08 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.92 $57.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.62 $65.24
Premium $4.65 $35.70 $71.39
Diesel $5.30 $40.68 $81.36

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint Joseph, IN and Knox, IN. The current time in Saint Joseph is 14:15:07, although it is 13:15:07 in Knox.

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.