How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Scott, IN?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Scott, IN is about 279.7 miles (450.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Scott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Scott.
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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
86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
17.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto North Baseline Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · North Baseline Road
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Continue on South Orange Street
3033 ft · 1 min · South Orange Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1335 ft · 26 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Albion Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road
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Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West
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Turn left onto US Highway 6
3 mi · 4 min · US Highway 6
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Turn right onto North 600 West
5.3 mi · 7 min · North 600 West
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South 600 West
3.4 mi · 4 min · South 600 West
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Continue on South 600 West
3 mi · 7 min · South 600 West
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto State Route 5
1 km · 1 min · State Route 5
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Continue on South Van Buren Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Van Buren Street
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Continue on State Route 5
3 mi · 5 min · State Route 5
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 120
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 120
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Turn left onto North 675 West
2764 ft · 1 min · North 675 West
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Turn right
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Scott.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 69 North
Keep slight left
105 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Clear near Scott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Scott?
The road trip is about 279.7 miles (450.1 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.9 miles from Saint Joseph and 139.8 miles from Scott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 5:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.95 one way or $71.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Saint Joseph and Mostly Clear near Scott.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Town of Pendleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anderson.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Scott. Straight-line distance: 230.71 mi (371.29 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scott
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
| Population | 823 |
| Coordinates | 41.7336600, -85.5569300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scott (-85.55693, 41.73366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $3.64 | $35.95 | $71.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.95 | $83.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $47.24 | $94.48 |
| Diesel | $6.65 | $65.66 | $131.31 |
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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