How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Whiting, IN?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Whiting, IN is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Whiting.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Whiting.
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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
95.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Keep slight right
29.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
154 m · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto I 90 West
1482 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
9.4 mi · 10 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Hammond, Calumet Avenue
2608 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41: Hammond, Calumet Avenue
591 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto 141st Street
917 ft · 20 sec · 141st Street
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Turn right onto Calumet Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Calumet Avenue
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Turn right onto 119th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 119th Street
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Turn left onto Oliver Street
49 m · 15 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 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 Whiting.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
120 mi · 02h 12m
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 Mostly Sunny near Whiting.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Whiting?
The road trip is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Ulen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.1 miles from Saint Joseph and 135 miles from Whiting.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 6:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.94 one way or $71.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint Joseph and Whiting, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Whiting.
Stop Ideas Near Ulen
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 Ulen.
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Whiting. Straight-line distance: 243.52 mi (391.9 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whiting
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,814 |
| Coordinates | 41.6797600, -87.4944900 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whiting (-87.49449, 41.67976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $3.77 | $35.94 | $71.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.53 | $81.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.35 | $88.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.55 | $101.09 |
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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