How far is Saint Joseph, IN from New Palestine, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to New Palestine, IN is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
110.86 mi
02h 13m
Flight
91.44 mi
147.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.44 mi
Kilometers
147.16 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.86 mi
Kilometers
178.41 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Palestine
Wed, Apr 29, 12:56 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 29, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-29T10:43
Arrive New Palestine
Wed, Apr 29, 12:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
55.5 mi
01h 06m
To New Palestine
55.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph N
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and New Palestine.

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 East: Brookville Road

    1582 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on New Palestine

    101 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Brookville Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Brookville Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Depot Street

    127 m · 20 sec · North Depot Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Mill Street

    13 m · 2 sec · East Mill Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 79%
Brookville Road
7.82 mi · 7%
South Emerson Avenue
6.84 mi · 6%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 2%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 06m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Joseph and Rain Showers near New Palestine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to New Palestine?

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 55.5 miles from Saint Joseph and 55.4 miles from New Palestine.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Saint Joseph and Rain Showers near New Palestine.

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 New Palestine. Straight-line distance: 91.44 mi (147.16 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
New Palestine

#2 New Palestine

Town of the United States

Population2,656
Coordinates39.7219900, -85.8891500
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: New Palestine (-85.88915, 39.72199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.81 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.49
7.82 gal · 29.62 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.74 $29.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.63 $33.26
Premium $4.65 $18.20 $36.39
Diesel $5.30 $20.74 $41.48

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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There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and New Palestine. The current time is 10:43:15.

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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.