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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Ossian, IN is about 213 miles (342.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.01 mi
04h 06m
Flight
174.75 mi
281.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.75 mi
Kilometers
281.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.01 mi
Kilometers
342.81 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ossian
Sun, May 3, 11:20 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sun, May 3, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-03T07:13
Arrive Ossian
Sun, May 3, 11:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:46 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
Warren Park
IN

Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
106.6 mi
02h 03m
To Ossian
106.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Huntington, Markle

    2110 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    2404 ft · 42 sec · South Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Markle Road

    126 m · 7 sec · East Markle Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Logan Street

    9.4 mi · 14 min · West Logan Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Mill Street

    29 m · 4 sec · East Mill Street

  24. 24

    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 Ossian.

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 41%
I 69 North
86.4 mi · 41%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 8%
West Logan Street
9.44 mi · 4%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 1%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 1%
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 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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren Park
02h 03m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Areas Of Frost near Ossian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213 miles (342.8 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Saint Joseph and 106.4 miles from Ossian.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Saint Joseph and Areas Of Frost near Ossian.

Stop Ideas Near Warren Park

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

80 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Ossian. Straight-line distance: 174.75 mi (281.24 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Ossian

Town in Jefferson Township, Wells County, Indiana, United States

Population3,370
Coordinates40.8806000, -85.1663600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Ossian (-85.16636, 40.8806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.45 L · about $28.36
Round trip
$56.72
15.04 gal · 56.9 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.36 $56.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.98 $63.97
Premium $4.65 $35.00 $70.00
Diesel $5.30 $39.89 $79.77

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Ossian. The current time is 07:13:46.

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.