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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Rushville, IN is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.45 mi
02h 17m
Flight
85.77 mi
138.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.77 mi
Kilometers
138.04 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.45 mi
Kilometers
163.27 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rushville
Tue, May 12, 11:32 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Wed, May 13, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-12T21:14
Arrive Rushville
Tue, May 12, 11:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
50.8 mi
01h 08m
To Rushville
50.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: North Vernon

    1470 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Tipton Street

    1806 ft · 40 sec · East Tipton Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    21.1 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2283 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    127 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Morgan Street

    115 m · 17 sec · North Morgan Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Morgan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
34.1 mi · 34%
East Tipton Street
17.9 mi · 18%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 3%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.43 mi
US 50 East
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 36m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 08m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Sunny near Rushville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Saint Joseph and 50.7 miles from Rushville.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Rushville.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Rushville. Straight-line distance: 85.77 mi (138.04 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Rushville

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,058
Coordinates39.6092100, -85.4463600
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Rushville (-85.44636, 39.60921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.55 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.1 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Rushville. The current time is 21:14:35.

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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.