How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Oak Grove, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Oak Grove, IN is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.63 mi
03h 08m
Flight
126.46 mi
203.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.46 mi
Kilometers
203.52 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.63 mi
Kilometers
240.81 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 10:04 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-19T07:55
Arrive Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 11:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:09 AM to 10:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dale
IN

Town in Spencer County, Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
74.7 mi
01h 34m
To Oak Grove
74.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Oak Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Line Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    14.4 mi · 17 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bonebank Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Bonebank Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 62%
East Lloyd Expressway
26.6 mi · 18%
I 69 South
10.9 mi · 7%
Grant Line Road
7.23 mi · 5%
Bonebank Road
3.59 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dale
01h 34m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Joseph and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 74.9 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint Joseph and Oak Grove, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Dale

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

55 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

98 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

108 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 126.46 mi (203.52 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

Township in Benton County, Indiana

Population1,565
Coordinates37.8361600, -88.0217000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Oak Grove (-88.0217, 37.83616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.99 L · about $19.91
Round trip
$39.82
10.56 gal · 39.98 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.91 $39.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.46 $44.91
Premium $4.65 $24.57 $49.15
Diesel $5.30 $28.01 $56.01

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint Joseph, IN and Oak Grove, IN. The current time in Saint Joseph is 07:55:23, although it is 06:55:23 in Oak Grove.

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.