How far is Saint Joseph, IN from North Madison, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to North Madison, IN is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
47.41 mi
01h 10m
Flight
33.77 mi
54.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.77 mi
Kilometers
54.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.41 mi
Kilometers
76.3 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Madison
Thu, Jun 11, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Thu, Jun 11, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-06-10T23:21
Arrive North Madison
Thu, Jun 11, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Scottsburg
IN

County seat in Indiana

From Saint Joseph
23.7 mi
00h 35m
To North Madison
23.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and North Madison.

  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

    13.2 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg

    1078 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West McClain Avenue

    8.2 mi · 13 min · West McClain Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    15.3 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cragmont Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Cragmont Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cragmont Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
14 mi · 30%
West McClain Avenue
8.18 mi · 17%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 6%
Cragmont Street
2.14 mi · 5%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 4%
SR 56
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

15.3 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsburg
00h 35m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near North Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to North Madison?

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Scottsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 23.7 miles from North Madison.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near North Madison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and North Madison. Straight-line distance: 33.77 mi (54.34 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
North Madison

#2 North Madison

Census-designated place in Lake County, Ohio

Population12,435
Coordinates38.7678400, -85.3966300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: North Madison (-85.39663, 38.76784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.10 $14.21
Premium $4.65 $7.77 $15.54
Diesel $5.30 $8.86 $17.72

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and North Madison. The current time is 23:21:21.

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.