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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Monrovia, IN is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
111.18 mi
02h 21m
Flight
89.13 mi
143.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.13 mi
Kilometers
143.44 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.18 mi
Kilometers
178.93 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monrovia
Mon, May 4, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 5, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-04T21:04
Arrive Monrovia
Mon, May 4, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Saint Joseph
55.6 mi
01h 10m
To Monrovia
55.6 mi
01h 10m

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

Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Franklin, Shelbyville

    1772 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East King Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East King Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Jefferson Street

    39 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Jefferson Street

    3068 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Johnson County Route 144

    3149 ft · 53 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144

    46 m · 3 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Johnson County Route 144

  20. 20

    Continue on East Old Plank Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Old Plank Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Johnson County Route 144

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Johnson County Route 144

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144

    27 m · 1 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144

    2181 ft · 38 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144

    50 m · 3 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Johnson County Route 144

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    626 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    1297 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Continue on West High Street

    7.2 mi · 13 min · West High Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Water Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Water Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
34 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
1 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
74.2 mi · 67%
Johnson County Route 144
15 mi · 13%
West High Street
7.23 mi · 7%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
East Jefferson Street
2.14 mi · 2%
East Old Plank Road
1.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

73.3 mi · 01h 19m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
89.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 10m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Monrovia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Saint Joseph and 55.6 miles from Monrovia.

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

The direct path is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Joseph and Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Monrovia.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Monrovia. Straight-line distance: 89.13 mi (143.44 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Monrovia

Human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,670
Coordinates39.5789400, -86.4822200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Monrovia (-86.48222, 39.57894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.85 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.56
7.84 gal · 29.7 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.78 $29.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.65 $18.24 $36.49
Diesel $5.30 $20.79 $41.58

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Monrovia. The current time is 21:04:45.

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.