How far is Scottsburg, IN from Saint John, IN?
The driving distance from Scottsburg, IN to Saint John, IN is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsburg and Saint John.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsburg and Saint John.
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Start on South County Road 300 East
2445 ft · 2 min · South County Road 300 East
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Turn right onto East County Road 950 South
1.4 km · 3 min · East County Road 950 South
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Turn right onto County Road 225 West
2339 ft · 2 min · County Road 225 West
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Continue on County Road 925 South
1552 ft · 1 min · County Road 925 South
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Keep slight right to continue on 900 South
1 km · 2 min · 900 South
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Continue on East County Road 900 South
2490 ft · 2 min · East County Road 900 South
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1633 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
1463 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Boonville-New Harmony Road
1764 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road
1532 ft · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road
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Continue on New Harmony Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road
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Turn right onto St John Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St John Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsburg and Saint John.
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.
East County Road 900 South
Merge slight left
9.57 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Scottsburg and Sunny near Saint John.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsburg to Saint John?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Lynnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Scottsburg and 16.5 miles from Saint John.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsburg and Saint John, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsburg and Sunny near Saint John.
Stop Ideas Near Lynnville
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 Lynnville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsburg and Saint John. Straight-line distance: 19.14 mi (30.81 km).
#1 Scottsburg
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 6,703 |
| Coordinates | 38.2886600, -87.2191700 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint John
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 19,616 |
| Coordinates | 38.0792100, -87.4500100 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: St John Road (-87.44975, 38.079207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
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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