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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 109.4 miles (176 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.37 mi
02h 09m
Flight
100.07 mi
161.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.07 mi
Kilometers
161.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.37 mi
Kilometers
176.02 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Sat, Apr 18, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Lawrence
Sat, Apr 18, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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

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
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
54.7 mi
01h 04m
To Lawrence
54.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike

    1782 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto McCoy Street

    127 m · 19 sec · McCoy Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    18 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 80%
South Emerson Avenue
12.5 mi · 11%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 2%
US 36 East
0.98 mi · 1%
Southport Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

86.7 mi · 01h 33m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 04m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 54.6 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:12 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jonesville, 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 Jonesville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 100.07 mi (161.05 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Lawrence (-86.02526, 39.83865)

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
14.61 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.72 gal · 29.22 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Lawrence. The current time is 09:38:41.

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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.