How far is Saint Marys, IN from New Albany, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Marys, IN to New Albany, IN is about 6 miles (9.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.02 mi
00h 20m
Flight
5.33 mi
8.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.33 mi
Kilometers
8.58 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.02 mi
Kilometers
9.69 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Marys
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Marys
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive New Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Marys
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Galena
IN

Census-designated place in Floyd County, Indiana

From Saint Marys
3 mi
00h 10m
To New Albany
3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Marys and New Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Marys and New Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Marys Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Saint Marys Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Jones Lane

    1427 ft · 1 min · Jones Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spickert Knob Road

    896 ft · 41 sec · Spickert Knob Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1825 ft · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Hill Drive

    816 ft · 36 sec · North Hill Drive

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Hilltop Road

    1566 ft · 1 min · Hilltop Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Paoli Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Paoli Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on State Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Marys and New Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
2.16 mi · 36%
Paoli Pike
1.39 mi · 23%
Saint Marys Road
1.23 mi · 20%
Hilltop Road
0.3 mi · 5%
Jones Lane
0.27 mi · 4%
Spickert Knob Road
0.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Street

Continue on State Street

2.16 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
00h 10m from Saint Marys
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Marys and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Marys to New Albany?

The road trip is about 6 miles (9.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Saint Marys and 3 miles from New Albany.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint Marys and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

19 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Marys and New Albany. Straight-line distance: 5.33 mi (8.58 km).

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#1 Saint Marys

Unincorporated community in Floyd County, Minnesota

Population1,370
Coordinates38.3559000, -85.8646900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
New Albany

#2 New Albany

City in Floyd County, Indiana, United States

Population36,874
Coordinates38.2856200, -85.8241300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Marys (-85.86469, 38.3559)
End: New Albany (-85.82413, 38.28562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.8 L · about $0.79
Round trip
$1.58
0.42 gal · 1.6 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.79 $1.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.89 $1.79
Premium $4.65 $0.98 $1.95
Diesel $5.30 $1.11 $2.23

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 Marys and New Albany. The current time is 23:02:24.

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.