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

The driving distance from Springfield, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.27 mi
02h 11m
Flight
114.62 mi
184.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.62 mi
Kilometers
184.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.27 mi
Kilometers
211.26 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 26, 2:23 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Tue, May 26, 3:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-25T23:12
Arrive Saint Joseph
Tue, May 26, 1:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM CDT
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
Ferdinand
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Springfield
65.6 mi
01h 05m
To Saint Joseph
65.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
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 Springfield and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Springfield Road

    7.6 mi · 18 min · North Springfield Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Princeton Street

    531 ft · 19 sec · Princeton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    1 km · 52 sec · State Highway 66

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2705 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto St Francis

    604 ft · 12 sec · St Francis

  7. 7

    Continue on North Saint Francis Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Saint Francis Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    109.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1219 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Grant Line Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Saint Francis Street
110 mi · 84%
North Springfield Road
7.57 mi · 6%
Grant Line Road
4.87 mi · 4%
I 265 East
2.99 mi · 2%
State Highway 66
0.63 mi
Main Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

North Saint Francis Street

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 58m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferdinand
01h 05m from Springfield
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Ferdinand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Springfield and 65.7 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Ferdinand

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

68 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

96 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

109 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 114.62 mi (184.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Springfield

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population3,924
Coordinates38.0425400, -87.8703000
Altitude134
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: North Springfield Road (-87.870215, 38.042537)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.53 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.26 gal · 35.06 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.65 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.30 $24.56 $49.12

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Springfield, IN and Saint Joseph, IN. The current time in Springfield is 23:12:24, although it is 00:12:24 in Saint Joseph.

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.