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

The driving distance from Shadeland, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.87 mi
03h 05m
Flight
152.71 mi
245.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.71 mi
Kilometers
245.77 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.87 mi
Kilometers
300.74 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 5, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Shadeland
Tue, May 5, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shadeland
2026-05-05T07:16
Arrive Saint Joseph
Tue, May 5, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shadeland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Whiteland
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Shadeland
86.9 mi
01h 32m
To Saint Joseph
100 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Shadeland Road

    575 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Shadeland Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 350 North

    2126 ft · 2 min · East 350 North

  3. 3

    Continue on East Bocock Road

    3161 ft · 2 min · East Bocock Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bocock Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · East Bocock Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Huntington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Huntington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Baldwin Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  24. 24

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
87.7 mi · 47%
South Strawtown Pike
49.8 mi · 27%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 8%
North Baldwin Avenue
2.91 mi · 2%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 1%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

87 mi · 01h 34m

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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
152.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
01h 32m from Shadeland
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shadeland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Shadeland and 100 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.85 one way or $49.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Shadeland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Whiteland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shadeland and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 152.71 mi (245.77 km).

Shadeland

#1 Shadeland

Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,922
Coordinates40.6050400, -85.6099800
Altitude268
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: Northwest Shadeland Road (-85.610076, 40.605007)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.96 L · about $24.85
Round trip
$49.70
13.18 gal · 49.92 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.85 $49.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.03 $56.05
Premium $4.65 $30.67 $61.34
Diesel $5.30 $34.95 $69.91

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Shadeland and Saint Joseph. The current time is 07:16:07.

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.