How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Winona Lake, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Winona Lake, IN is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
214.92 mi
04h 39m
Flight
195.34 mi
314.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.34 mi
Kilometers
314.37 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.92 mi
Kilometers
345.88 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winona Lake
Tue, Jun 2, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Tue, Jun 2, 5:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-06-01T20:18
Arrive Winona Lake
Tue, Jun 2, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 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
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Saint Joseph
107.6 mi
02h 19m
To Winona Lake
107.4 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
53°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Winona Lake.

  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 right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 45 sec · East Marion Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wabash Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Cass Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  29. 29

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  30. 30

    Continue on North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  31. 31

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 500 West

  32. 32

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  33. 33

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on South Buffalo Street

    1791 ft · 34 sec · South Buffalo Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Prairie Street

    1231 ft · 37 sec · East Prairie Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Pope Street

    113 m · 10 sec · Pope Street

  37. 37

    Continue on East Smith Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Smith Street

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto East Winona Avenue

    2742 ft · 1 min · East Winona Avenue

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    1722 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 41%
IN-37
25.4 mi · 12%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 8%
County Road 500 West
11.9 mi · 6%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 4%
North 500 West
6.37 mi · 3%
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
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
195.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
02h 19m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Clear near Winona Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Winona Lake?

The road trip is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Saint Joseph and 107.4 miles from Winona Lake.

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

The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.58 one way or $57.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Mostly Clear near Winona Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Winona Lake. Straight-line distance: 195.34 mi (314.37 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Winona Lake

#2 Winona Lake

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

Population4,890
Coordinates41.2272700, -85.8219300
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Winona Lake (-85.82193, 41.22727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.71 L · about $28.58
Round trip
$57.17
15.16 gal · 57.42 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.58 $57.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.24 $64.48
Premium $4.65 $35.28 $70.55
Diesel $5.30 $40.20 $80.41

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Winona Lake. The current time is 20:18:45.

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.