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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Sunman, IN is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.79 mi
02h 17m
Flight
69.43 mi
111.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.43 mi
Kilometers
111.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.79 mi
Kilometers
157.37 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Sunman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM 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
North Vernon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
48.9 mi
01h 09m
To Sunman
48.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9 mi · 13 min · East Tipton Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    63 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Buckeye Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Buckeye Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    20 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North County Road 700 East

    4.6 mi · 8 min · North County Road 700 East

  20. 20

    Continue on South Warpath Drive

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South Warpath Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    5.6 mi · 10 min · North Meridian Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Meridian Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
34.1 mi · 35%
Buckeye Street
31 mi · 32%
East Tipton Street
9.07 mi · 9%
North Meridian Street
5.56 mi · 6%
North County Road 700 East
4.63 mi · 5%
South Warpath Drive
4.24 mi · 4%
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
+28.4 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Vernon
01h 09m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.8 miles (157.4 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?

North Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Saint Joseph and 48.9 miles from Sunman.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 $13.01 one way or $26.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunman.

Stop Ideas Near North Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

85 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

94 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

96 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Sunman. Straight-line distance: 69.43 mi (111.73 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 Sunman

Human settlement in Ripley County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,037
Coordinates39.2370000, -85.0946800
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Sunman (-85.09468, 39.237)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.06 L · about $13.01
Round trip
$26.02
6.9 gal · 26.12 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.01 $26.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.67 $29.35
Premium $4.65 $16.06 $32.11
Diesel $5.30 $18.30 $36.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Sunman. The current time is 22:53:32.

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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.