How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Koontz Lake, IN?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Koontz Lake, IN is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Koontz Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Koontz Lake.
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Start on Grant Line Road
71 m · 5 sec · Grant Line Road
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Continue on State Road 111
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
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Turn right onto State Road 60
925 ft · 24 sec · State Road 60
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Turn left onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
3044 ft · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
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Take the ramp right
1364 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
1477 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I-465 WB
1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
52 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
34 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
133 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
98.1 mi · 2 hr 2 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Valparaiso
1453 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto County Road 1000 East
49 m · 4 sec · County Road 1000 East
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Continue on Lake Street
1385 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on North 1000 East
2.5 mi · 4 min · North 1000 East
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Tippecanoe Drive
899 ft · 39 sec · East Tippecanoe Drive
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Continue on North Tecumseh Road
1577 ft · 1 min · North Tecumseh Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Tecumseh Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Koontz Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Meridian Street
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
98.1 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Joseph and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Koontz Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Koontz Lake?
The road trip is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Chesterton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Saint Joseph and 118.7 miles from Koontz Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 7:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.60 one way or $63.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 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 Koontz Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Joseph and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Koontz Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Koontz Lake. Straight-line distance: 211.6 mi (340.53 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Koontz Lake
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,557 |
| Coordinates | 41.4181000, -86.4858500 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Koontz Lake (-86.48585, 41.4181)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.64 | $71.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.00 | $78.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.45 | $88.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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