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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Middletown, IN is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
86.42 mi
02h 02m
Flight
73.74 mi
118.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.74 mi
Kilometers
118.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.42 mi
Kilometers
139.08 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-17T22:41
Arrive Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
43.2 mi
01h 01m
To Middletown
43.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 500 South

    4.6 mi · 11 min · East 500 South

  17. 17

    Continue on West Washington Street

    2910 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Street

    107 m · 10 sec · East Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on East Middletown Road

    3180 ft · 1 min · East Middletown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Grove Street

    1291 ft · 39 sec · Grove Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Michigan Road

    9 m · 1 sec · East Michigan Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Michigan Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
34.1 mi · 40%
East Tipton Street
18.5 mi · 21%
East 500 South
4.63 mi · 5%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 3%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 2%
East Middletown Road
0.6 mi · 1%
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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
01h 01m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Saint Joseph and 43.2 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 73.74 mi (118.67 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Middletown

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

Population2,250
Coordinates39.4600500, -85.6488600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Middletown (-85.64886, 39.46005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $11.50
Round trip
$23.00
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.50 $23.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.65 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $5.30 $16.18 $32.35

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 Middletown. The current time is 22:41:51.

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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.