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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Pendleton, IN is about 133.6 miles (215 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
133.59 mi
02h 37m
Flight
110.42 mi
177.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.42 mi
Kilometers
177.71 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.59 mi
Kilometers
214.99 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pendleton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Pendleton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
66.9 mi
01h 18m
To Pendleton
66.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton

    1886 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street

    4 m · 1 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1669 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    29 m · 2 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Pendleton Avenue

    1868 ft · 52 sec · South Pendleton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · West Madison Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Madison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 66%
I 69 North
18.7 mi · 14%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 13%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 1%
State Street
1.37 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 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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
01h 18m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Pendleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.6 miles (215 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Saint Joseph and 66.7 miles from Pendleton.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

60 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 110.42 mi (177.71 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Pendleton

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population4,451
Coordinates39.9975400, -85.7466400
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Pendleton (-85.74664, 39.99754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.84 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
9.42 gal · 35.68 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.03 $40.06
Premium $4.65 $21.92 $43.84
Diesel $5.30 $24.98 $49.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Pendleton. The current time is 05:16:43.

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.