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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Princeton, IN is about 117.4 miles (189 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.41 mi
02h 16m
Flight
95.34 mi
153.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.34 mi
Kilometers
153.43 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.41 mi
Kilometers
188.96 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princeton
Sun, May 3, 2:11 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sun, May 3, 5:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-03T12:54
Arrive Princeton
Sun, May 3, 3:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Uniontown
IN

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

From Saint Joseph
58.6 mi
01h 08m
To Princeton
58.8 mi
01h 08m

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
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    94.4 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Terre Haute

    2541 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1163 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    117 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Old US Highway 41

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Old US Highway 41

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    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 Princeton.

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
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
96.6 mi · 82%
US 41 North
10.7 mi · 9%
Grant Line Road
7.23 mi · 6%
South Main Street
1.5 mi · 1%
South Old US Highway 41
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

94.4 mi · 01h 42m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
01h 08m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.4 miles (189 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 58.6 miles from Saint Joseph and 58.8 miles from Princeton.

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

The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 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 Princeton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Princeton. Straight-line distance: 95.34 mi (153.43 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Princeton

City in Indiana, United States

Population8,793
Coordinates38.3553200, -87.5675200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Princeton (-87.56752, 38.35532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.68 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.22
8.28 gal · 31.36 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.61 $31.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.61 $35.21
Premium $4.65 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.30 $21.96 $43.92

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint Joseph, IN and Princeton, IN. The current time in Saint Joseph is 12:54:39, although it is 11:54:39 in Princeton.

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.