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

The driving distance from Southport, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
98.31 mi
01h 40m
Flight
89.07 mi
143.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.07 mi
Kilometers
143.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.31 mi
Kilometers
158.22 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 26, 7:12 AM EDT
Return by in Southport
Tue, May 26, 8:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southport
2026-05-26T05:32
Arrive Saint Joseph
Tue, May 26, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southport
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
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Southport
48.9 mi
00h 50m
To Saint Joseph
49.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Southport Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East Southport Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Southport and Saint Joseph.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
89.2 mi · 91%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 3%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 2%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Memphis Road
0.21 mi
State Road 60
0.18 mi
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 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
00h 50m from Southport
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Southport and 49.4 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Southport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southport and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 89.07 mi (143.34 km).

Southport

#1 Southport

Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population1,760
Coordinates39.6650500, -86.1277600
Altitude228
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: East Southport Road (-86.127756, 39.664917)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $13.09
Round trip
$26.17
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.09 $26.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.65 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.30 $18.40 $36.81

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Southport and Saint Joseph. The current time is 05:32:12.

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.