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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Rockport, IN is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
175.41 mi
03h 47m
Flight
129.14 mi
207.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.14 mi
Kilometers
207.83 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.41 mi
Kilometers
282.3 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-18T02:14
Arrive Rockport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 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
Whiteland
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Saint Joseph
87.7 mi
01h 53m
To Rockport
87.7 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati

    753 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    2107 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    16 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Lizton, Lebanon

    1221 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 50 W

    813 ft · 14 sec · County Road 50 W

  16. 16

    Continue on North State Street

    2653 ft · 49 sec · North State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West County Road 850 North

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West County Road 850 North

  19. 19

    Continue on North County Road 400 West

    2681 ft · 48 sec · North County Road 400 West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West County Road 800 North

    2 mi · 3 min · West County Road 800 North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Pearl Street

    13.8 mi · 21 min · West Pearl Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2676 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Road 236

    11.6 mi · 19 min · State Road 236

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    54 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Guion Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Guion Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Annapolis Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Annapolis Road

  30. 30

    Continue on County Road 625N

    651 ft · 31 sec · County Road 625N

  31. 31

    Turn right onto B'Dale Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · B'Dale Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
90.6 mi · 52%
I 465 West
31.8 mi · 18%
State Road 236
15.9 mi · 9%
West Pearl Street
13.8 mi · 8%
B'Dale Road
2.72 mi · 2%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

89.8 mi · 01h 37m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
01h 53m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Joseph and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 87.7 miles from Rockport.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Joseph and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockport.

Stop Ideas Near Whiteland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 129.14 mi (207.83 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Rockport

Located along the Ohio River, Rockport is a city in Indiana's Spencer County in Ohio Township.

Population2,136
Coordinates39.8808700, -87.2789000
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Rockport (-87.2789, 39.88087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.43 L · about $23.34
Round trip
$46.68
12.38 gal · 46.86 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.34 $46.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.33 $52.65
Premium $4.65 $28.81 $57.62
Diesel $5.30 $32.83 $65.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Rockport. The current time is 02:14:29.

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.