How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Van Buren, IN?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Van Buren, IN is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Van Buren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Van Buren.
-
1
Start on Grant Line Road
71 m · 5 sec · Grant Line Road
-
2
Continue on State Road 111
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
-
3
Turn right onto State Road 60
925 ft · 24 sec · State Road 60
-
4
Turn left onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road
-
5
Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
-
6
Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
3044 ft · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
-
7
Take the ramp right
1364 ft · 33 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
-
10
Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
-
11
Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
-
12
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
-
13
Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
-
14
Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
-
15
Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
-
17
Keep slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 5 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier
1688 ft · 36 sec
-
19
Turn right onto East North 00 South
2.4 mi · 3 min · East North 00 South
-
20
Turn left onto North 900 East
4.4 mi · 8 min · North 900 East
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 900 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Van Buren.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
Merge slight left
86.7 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Buren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Van Buren?
The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Saint Joseph and 92 miles from Van Buren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Buren.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 154.04 mi (247.91 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Van Buren
Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,475 |
| Coordinates | 40.6172700, -85.5047000 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Buren (-85.5047, 40.61727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.51 | $49.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.25 | $60.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.48 | $68.95 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.