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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Parker City, IN is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
169.55 mi
03h 25m
Flight
127.75 mi
205.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.75 mi
Kilometers
205.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.55 mi
Kilometers
272.87 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parker City
Sat, May 30, 9:36 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sun, May 31, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-30T18:10
Arrive Parker City
Sat, May 30, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:08 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

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
Needham
IN

Unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana

From Saint Joseph
84.8 mi
01h 42m
To Parker City
84.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie

    2015 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Commerce Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West County Road 550 S

    2548 ft · 40 sec · West County Road 550 S

  21. 21

    Continue on West 550 S

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West 550 S

  22. 22

    Continue on South Bell Creek Road

    3201 ft · 50 sec · South Bell Creek Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West 500 S

    10.3 mi · 14 min · West 500 S

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Winchester, Muncie

    1571 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jackson Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · East Jackson Street

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road 200 North

    1049 ft · 21 sec · County Road 200 North

  27. 27

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    2459 ft · 51 sec · West Jackson Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1570 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 52%
I 69 North
33.5 mi · 20%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 10%
West 500 S
10.3 mi · 6%
East Jackson Street
6.28 mi · 4%
West 550 S
2.91 mi · 2%
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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
01h 42m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Parker City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Saint Joseph and 84.8 miles from Parker City.

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

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Parker City.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

30 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

73 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

98 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

100 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Parker City. Straight-line distance: 127.75 mi (205.59 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Parker City

City in Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,319
Coordinates40.1889300, -85.2041300
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Parker City (-85.20413, 40.18893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.65 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.10
11.96 gal · 45.3 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.55 $45.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.87
Premium $4.65 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $5.30 $31.72 $63.44

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Parker City. The current time is 18:10:18.

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.