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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Smyrna, IN is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
46.95 mi
01h 13m
Flight
31.77 mi
51.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.77 mi
Kilometers
51.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.95 mi
Kilometers
75.56 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 11:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-19T09:11
Arrive Smyrna
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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

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
Scottsburg
IN

County seat in Indiana

From Saint Joseph
23.5 mi
00h 36m
To Smyrna
23.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg

    1078 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West McClain Avenue

    8.2 mi · 13 min · West McClain Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Clifty Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Clifty Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Chicken Run Road

    2264 ft · 2 min · West Chicken Run Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Borcherding Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · North Borcherding Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Deputy Pike Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Deputy Pike Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Deputy Pike Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
14 mi · 30%
West McClain Avenue
8.18 mi · 17%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 6%
Clifty Drive
2.16 mi · 5%
State Road 111
1.78 mi · 4%
West Deputy Pike Road
1.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsburg
00h 36m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Joseph and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Scottsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Saint Joseph and 23.5 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Joseph and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Smyrna.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 31.77 mi (51.13 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 Smyrna

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,068
Coordinates38.7820000, -85.4807900
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Smyrna (-85.48079, 38.782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.06 $14.12
Premium $4.65 $7.73 $15.45
Diesel $5.30 $8.80 $17.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Smyrna. The current time is 09:11:04.

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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.