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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Walton, IN is about 173.4 miles (279 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.9 miles (254.1 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.36 mi
03h 33m
Flight
157.9 mi
254.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.9 mi
Kilometers
254.12 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.36 mi
Kilometers
279 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walton
Mon, May 4, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 5, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-04T20:24
Arrive Walton
Mon, May 4, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Whiteland
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Saint Joseph
86.7 mi
01h 46m
To Walton
86.6 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    38.1 mi · 47 min · North Meridian Street

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport

    1594 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.3 mi · 18 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West May Street

    84 m · 12 sec · West May Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West May Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 51%
North Meridian Street
38.1 mi · 22%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 10%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 3%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 2%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
157.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
01h 46m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279 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?

Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 86.6 miles from Walton.

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

The direct path is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whiteland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Walton. Straight-line distance: 157.9 mi (254.12 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Walton

Town in Cass County, Indiana

Population1,010
Coordinates40.6608700, -86.2419400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Walton (-86.24194, 40.66087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.16 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.32 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.65 $28.48 $56.96
Diesel $5.30 $32.46 $64.92

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Walton. The current time is 20:24:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.