How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Oakland City, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Oakland City, IN is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
102.42 mi
02h 05m
Flight
83.35 mi
134.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.35 mi
Kilometers
134.14 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.42 mi
Kilometers
164.83 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland City
Wed, Apr 29, 8:59 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 30, 12:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-29T19:53
Arrive Oakland City
Wed, Apr 29, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Uniontown
IN

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

From Saint Joseph
51.1 mi
01h 02m
To Oakland City
51.3 mi
01h 02m

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
57°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Oakland City.

  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

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    22.1 mi · 33 min · East 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1881 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
64.9 mi · 63%
East 6th Street
22.1 mi · 22%
US 231 North
7.84 mi · 8%
Grant Line Road
7.23 mi · 7%
South Main Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

62.7 mi · 01h 08m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
01h 02m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Joseph and Rain Showers near Oakland City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Oakland City?

The road trip is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Saint Joseph and 51.3 miles from Oakland City.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 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 Oakland City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Uniontown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

119 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Oakland City. Straight-line distance: 83.35 mi (134.14 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Oakland City

#2 Oakland City

City in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,404
Coordinates38.3386600, -87.3450100
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Oakland City (-87.34501, 38.33866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.68 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.23
7.22 gal · 27.36 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.61 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.35 $30.71
Premium $4.65 $16.80 $33.60
Diesel $5.30 $19.15 $38.29

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint Joseph, IN and Oakland City, IN. The current time in Saint Joseph is 19:53:41, although it is 18:53:41 in Oakland City.

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.