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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Kouts, IN is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.83 mi
04h 47m
Flight
211.61 mi
340.55 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Saint Joseph.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.61 mi
Kilometers
340.55 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.83 mi
Kilometers
395.62 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kouts
Sat, May 2, 3:38 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sat, May 2, 9:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-02T11:51
Arrive Kouts
Sat, May 2, 4:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
7:26 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
Fayette
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Saint Joseph
123 mi
02h 23m
To Kouts
122.8 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 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 Kouts.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West State Road 10

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  15. 15

    Continue on West State Road 110

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West State Road 110

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 550

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road 1200

    5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200

  19. 19

    Continue on Robbins Street

    2659 ft · 58 sec · Robbins Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
126 mi · 51%
US 52 West
87.8 mi · 36%
County Road 1200
5 mi · 2%
West State Road 10
3.43 mi · 1%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 1%
West State Road 110
2.49 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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
211.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
02h 23m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Kouts.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Saint Joseph and 122.8 miles from Kouts.

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 34.2 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 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 Kouts, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Kouts.

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

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 Fayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.2 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 12.1 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
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

28 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

69 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Kouts. Straight-line distance: 211.61 mi (340.55 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Kouts

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,963
Coordinates41.3167100, -87.0258600
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Kouts (-87.02586, 41.31671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.84 L · about $32.73
Round trip
$65.46
17.36 gal · 65.68 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.73 $65.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.92 $73.83
Premium $4.65 $40.40 $80.79
Diesel $5.30 $46.04 $92.08

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint Joseph, IN and Kouts, IN. The current time in Saint Joseph is 11:51:58, although it is 10:51:58 in Kouts.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.