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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Quick Snapshot
Road
237.6 mi
04h 54m
Flight
211.6 mi
340.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.6 mi
Kilometers
340.53 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.6 mi
Kilometers
382.38 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Koontz Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-19T07:37
Arrive Koontz Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
7:12 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

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
Chesterton
IN

Town in the U.

From Saint Joseph
118.9 mi
02h 27m
To Koontz Lake
118.7 mi
02h 27m

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
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

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.

  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 left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    98.1 mi · 2 hr 2 min · North Meridian Street

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Valparaiso

    1453 ft · 49 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 17 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto County Road 1000 East

    49 m · 4 sec · County Road 1000 East

  30. 30

    Continue on Lake Street

    1385 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North 1000 East

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North 1000 East

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Tippecanoe Drive

    899 ft · 39 sec · East Tippecanoe Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on North Tecumseh Road

    1577 ft · 1 min · North Tecumseh Road

  35. 35

    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.

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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
98.1 mi · 41%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 37%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 7%
US 30 West
12.8 mi · 5%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 2%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
211.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterton
02h 27m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesterton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.1 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 1.3 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 5.2 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 Chesterton.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

68 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

69 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

86 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

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).

Photo coming soon

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Koontz Lake

#2 Koontz Lake

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,557
Coordinates41.4181000, -86.4858500
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Koontz Lake (-86.48585, 41.4181)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.74 L · about $31.60
Round trip
$63.20
16.76 gal · 63.48 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint Joseph, IN and Koontz Lake, IN. The current time in Saint Joseph is 07:37:47, although it is 06:37:47 in Koontz Lake.

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.