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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Ross, IN is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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
252.07 mi
04h 51m
Flight
231.4 mi
372.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.4 mi
Kilometers
372.4 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.07 mi
Kilometers
405.66 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ross
Tue, May 5, 10:21 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 5, 4:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-05T06:30
Arrive Ross
Tue, May 5, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Saint Joseph
126.1 mi
02h 25m
To Ross
126 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.4 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic

    138 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    33 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 81st Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Taft Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Taft Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2685 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 57th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 57th Avenue

  21. 21

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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chase Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chase Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
126 mi · 50%
US 52 West
111 mi · 44%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 1%
Taft Street
2.51 mi · 1%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 1%
West 81st Avenue
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
231.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
02h 25m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Joseph and Rain Showers Likely near Ross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Saint Joseph and 126 miles from Ross.

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

The direct path is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.52 one way or $67.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 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 Ross, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Joseph and Rain Showers Likely near Ross.

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Ross. Straight-line distance: 231.4 mi (372.4 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ross

Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana

Population1,540
Coordinates41.5267000, -87.3747600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Ross (-87.37476, 41.5267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.67 L · about $33.52
Round trip
$67.05
17.78 gal · 67.34 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.52 $67.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.81 $75.62
Premium $4.65 $41.37 $82.75
Diesel $5.30 $47.15 $94.31

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint Joseph, IN and Ross, IN. The current time in Saint Joseph is 06:30:17, although it is 05:30:17 in Ross.

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.