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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Ray, IN is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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
163.68 mi
03h 24m
Flight
146.99 mi
236.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.99 mi
Kilometers
236.56 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.68 mi
Kilometers
263.42 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ray
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Ray
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 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
Franklin
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
81.9 mi
01h 42m
To Ray
81.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    95.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 47: Thorntown, Sheridan

    1675 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto IN-47

    1.8 mi · 3 min · IN-47

  15. 15

    Turn left

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Kyger Street

    747 ft · 14 sec · West Kyger Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Delphi Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Delphi Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2606 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 100 West

    5 mi · 9 min · County Road 100 West

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 75

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 75

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 75

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
126 mi · 77%
Delphi Avenue
5.24 mi · 3%
County Road 100 West
5.02 mi · 3%
US 52 West
4.01 mi · 2%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
IN-47
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

95.8 mi · 01h 46m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
147 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 42m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Saint Joseph and 81.8 miles from Ray.

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

The direct path is about 147 miles (236.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.76 one way or $43.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ray.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Ray. Straight-line distance: 146.99 mi (236.56 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Ray

Unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA

Population1,650
Coordinates40.4542000, -86.5252800
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Ray (-86.52528, 40.4542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.86 L · about $21.76
Round trip
$43.52
11.54 gal · 43.72 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.76 $43.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.54 $49.08
Premium $4.65 $26.85 $53.71
Diesel $5.30 $30.60 $61.21

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 Ray. The current time is 22:45:00.

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.