How far is Shawswick, IN from Saint John, IN?

The driving distance from Shawswick, IN to Saint John, IN is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.95 mi
01h 50m
Flight
79.49 mi
127.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.49 mi
Kilometers
127.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.95 mi
Kilometers
159.25 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint John
Wed, May 13, 1:27 AM CDT
Return by in Shawswick
Wed, May 13, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawswick
2026-05-13T00:36
Arrive Saint John
Wed, May 13, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shawswick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Washington
IN

City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States

From Shawswick
49.4 mi
00h 55m
To Saint John
49.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shawswick and Saint John.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shawswick and Saint John.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vocational School Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Vocational School Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto H Street

    124 m · 12 sec · H Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    2158 ft · 50 sec · 15th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto M Street

    2919 ft · 53 sec · M Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Mitchell Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Mitchell Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    28.1 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1967 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    46 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

    1532 ft · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

  15. 15

    Continue on New Harmony Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto St John Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · St John Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawswick and Saint John.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broadway Street
57.6 mi · 58%
Mitchell Road
3.59 mi · 4%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
Vocational School Road
1.11 mi · 1%
St John Road
1.07 mi · 1%
M Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Broadway Street

Merge slight left

46 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 55m from Shawswick
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shawswick 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 Shawswick to Saint John?

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Shawswick and 49.5 miles from Saint John.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Shawswick and Saint John, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shawswick and Sunny near Saint John.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawswick and Saint John. Straight-line distance: 79.49 mi (127.92 km).

Shawswick

#1 Shawswick

Township in Lawrence County, Indiana

Population20,173
Coordinates38.8956100, -86.4144400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Saint John

#2 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 58 (-86.414482, 38.89568)
End: St John Road (-87.44975, 38.079207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.22 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.44 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.69
Premium $4.65 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.30 $18.51 $37.02

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Shawswick, IN and Saint John, IN. The current time in Shawswick is 00:36:33, although it is 23:36:33 in Saint John.

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.