How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Ripley, IN?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Ripley, IN is about 206 miles (331.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192 miles (309 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Ripley.
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Start on Grant Line Road
71 m · 5 sec · Grant Line Road
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Continue on State Road 111
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
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Turn right onto State Road 60
925 ft · 24 sec · State Road 60
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Turn left onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
3044 ft · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
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Take the ramp right
1364 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
95.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Keep slight right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street, 30th Street
1836 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 30th Street, Indianapolis Museum of Art
900 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight left onto West 30th Street
2050 ft · 44 sec · West 30th Street
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Street
599 ft · 15 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Street
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
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Continue on Michigan Road
15.9 mi · 26 min · Michigan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road
17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road
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Continue straight
30.7 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Logansport Bypass Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Logansport Bypass Road
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto 300 W
2 mi · 8 min · 300 W
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 200 N
22 m · 9 sec · 200 N
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Turn left onto 300 W
1.1 mi · 4 min · 300 W
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 300 W
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Ripley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Ripley?
The road trip is about 206 miles (331.6 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Saint Joseph and 103 miles from Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192 miles (309 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.02 one way or $54.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 192 mi (308.99 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ripley
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 972 |
| Coordinates | 41.1006000, -86.6602900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripley (-86.66029, 41.1006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.72 | $27.02 | $54.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $31.43 | $62.86 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $35.23 | $70.46 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $48.80 | $97.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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