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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Laurel, IN is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.5 mi
02h 39m
Flight
83.08 mi
133.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.08 mi
Kilometers
133.7 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.5 mi
Kilometers
176.23 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurel
Mon, May 4, 9:47 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 5, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-04T19:07
Arrive Laurel
Mon, May 4, 9:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Elizabethtown
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
54.7 mi
01h 19m
To Laurel
54.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: North Vernon

    1470 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Tipton Street

    1806 ft · 40 sec · East Tipton Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    21.1 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    10.3 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Old US Highway 52

    48 m · 11 sec · Old US Highway 52

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1883 ft · 1 min · Lake Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hensley Road

    131 m · 20 sec · Hensley Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old US Hwy 52

    2.5 mi · 10 min · Old US Hwy 52

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    750 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Washington Street

    754 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Pearl Street

    26 m · 6 sec · West Pearl Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
34.1 mi · 31%
East Tipton Street
9.99 mi · 9%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
Old US Hwy 52
2.51 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 2%
Lake Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 19m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laurel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 54.7 miles from Laurel.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Joseph and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laurel.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elizabethtown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

76 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

110 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 83.08 mi (133.7 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Laurel

Town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, USA

Population1,791
Coordinates39.5008800, -85.1863500
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Laurel (-85.18635, 39.50088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.63 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.72 gal · 29.26 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.65 $17.96 $35.93
Diesel $5.30 $20.47 $40.95

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Laurel. The current time is 19:07:43.

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.