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

The driving distance from Smyrna, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
43.85 mi
00h 56m
Flight
31.77 mi
51.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.77 mi
Kilometers
51.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.85 mi
Kilometers
70.57 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-19T08:00
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Scottsburg
IN

County seat in Indiana

From Smyrna
23.7 mi
00h 28m
To Saint Joseph
20.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Deputy Pike Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Deputy Pike Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Borcherding Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · North Borcherding Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Chicken Run Road

    2264 ft · 2 min · West Chicken Run Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Clifty Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Clifty Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  14. 14

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clifty Drive
20.3 mi · 46%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 6%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 4%
West Deputy Pike Road
1.33 mi · 3%
North Borcherding Road
1 mi · 2%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Clifty Drive

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 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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsburg
00h 28m from Smyrna
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Scottsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Smyrna and 20.2 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny around Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Joseph.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 31.77 mi (51.13 km).

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#1 Smyrna

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,068
Coordinates38.7820000, -85.4807900
Altitude226
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: West Deputy Pike Road (-85.480733, 38.781997)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.86 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.69
3.1 gal · 11.72 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.85 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.59 $13.18
Premium $4.65 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.30 $8.22 $16.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Saint Joseph. The current time is 08:00:40.

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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.