How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Princes Lakes, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Princes Lakes, IN is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
80.28 mi
01h 47m
Flight
67.7 mi
108.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.7 mi
Kilometers
108.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.28 mi
Kilometers
129.2 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princes Lakes
Sun, May 31, 2:09 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sun, May 31, 3:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-31T12:22
Arrive Princes Lakes
Sun, May 31, 2:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
40.2 mi
00h 53m
To Princes Lakes
40.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Princes Lakes.

  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

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Edinburgh

    1286 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto National Road

    4 mi · 6 min · National Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Hospital Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Old Hospital Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Hospital Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hospital Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Nineveh Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Nineveh Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Lakeview Drive

    1232 ft · 54 sec · East Lakeview Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East Lakeview Drive

    1116 ft · 49 sec · East Lakeview Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Lakeview Drive

    980 ft · 43 sec · East Lakeview Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hoover Drive

    1854 ft · 1 min · Hoover Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hoover Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
60.6 mi · 76%
Old Hospital Road
4.54 mi · 6%
National Road
4.03 mi · 5%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 3%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 2%
South Nineveh Road
1.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

59.8 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
00h 53m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Princes Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Princes Lakes?

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Saint Joseph and 40.1 miles from Princes Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Princes Lakes. Straight-line distance: 67.7 mi (108.96 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Princes Lakes

#2 Princes Lakes

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,330
Coordinates39.3536600, -86.0980500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Princes Lakes (-86.09805, 39.35366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.72 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.34
5.66 gal · 21.44 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.67 $21.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.04 $24.07
Premium $4.65 $13.17 $26.34
Diesel $5.30 $15.01 $30.02

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Princes Lakes. The current time is 12:22:50.

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.