How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Lake Dalecarlia, IN?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Lake Dalecarlia, IN is about 240.2 miles (386.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Lake Dalecarlia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Lake Dalecarlia.
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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
95.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Keep slight right
29.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell, Hebron
1818 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East 181st Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · East 181st Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grant Street
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Turn left onto West 169th Avenue
1.2 km · 3 min · West 169th Avenue
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Turn right onto Marshall Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · Marshall Street
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Continue on West 161st Avenue
1.1 mi · 4 min · West 161st Avenue
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Turn right onto Clark Street
1714 ft · 1 min · Clark Street
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Turn left onto Burr Oak Terrace
671 ft · 35 sec · Burr Oak Terrace
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Turn left onto East Drive
6 m · 1 sec · East Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Lake Dalecarlia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
97.7 mi · 01h 45m
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 Mostly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Lake Dalecarlia?
The road trip is about 240.2 miles (386.5 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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 120.1 miles from Saint Joseph and 120 miles from Lake Dalecarlia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 7:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.94 one way or $63.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 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 Lake Dalecarlia, 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 Mostly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.
Stop Ideas Near Fayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Lake Dalecarlia. Straight-line distance: 219.27 mi (352.88 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Dalecarlia
Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 1,355 |
| Coordinates | 41.3308700, -87.3947600 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Dalecarlia (-87.39476, 41.33087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.02 | $72.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.42 | $78.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.92 | $89.85 |
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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