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

The driving distance from Scottsburg, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.26 mi
00h 29m
Flight
19.83 mi
31.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.83 mi
Kilometers
31.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.26 mi
Kilometers
35.82 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 12, 7:09 PM EDT
Return by in Scottsburg
Tue, May 12, 7:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsburg
2026-05-12T18:39
Arrive Saint Joseph
Tue, May 12, 7:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scottsburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Henryville
IN

Census-designated place in Clark County, Indiana

From Scottsburg
11.6 mi
00h 14m
To Saint Joseph
10.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    17 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West McClain Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West McClain Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 60

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West McClain Avenue
14.6 mi · 65%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 12%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 8%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi · 3%
Memphis Road
0.21 mi · 1%
State Road 60
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West McClain Avenue

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henryville
00h 14m from Scottsburg
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsburg and Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Henryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Scottsburg and 10.7 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsburg and Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Henryville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

32 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsburg and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 19.83 mi (31.92 km).

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#1 Scottsburg

County seat in Indiana

Population6,674
Coordinates38.6856100, -85.7702500
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-85.770403, 38.685603)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.32 $6.63
Premium $4.65 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.30 $4.14 $8.27

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsburg and Saint Joseph. The current time is 18:39:39.

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.