How far is Sugar Creek, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from Sugar Creek, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.77 mi
01h 49m
Flight
85.9 mi
138.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.9 mi
Kilometers
138.24 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.77 mi
Kilometers
162.17 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Sugar Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Creek
2026-04-18T04:31
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Creek
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 Sugar Creek
50.1 mi
00h 54m
To Saint Joseph
50.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Creek and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

    12 m · 3 sec · Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Myrtle Lane

    96 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto London Road

    4.4 mi · 11 min · London Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 400 N

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West 400 N

  5. 5

    Continue on East 700 N

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East 700 N

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Hurricane Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Hurricane Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Whiteland Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Whiteland Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Louisville

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Sugar Creek and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
78.6 mi · 78%
London Road
4.45 mi · 4%
East 700 N
3.73 mi · 4%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 3%
North Hurricane Road
2.21 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 24m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
00h 54m from Sugar Creek
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 50.1 miles from Sugar Creek and 50.6 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sugar Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Sugar Creek and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 85.9 mi (138.24 km).

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#1 Sugar Creek

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana

Population320
Coordinates39.6406000, -85.9130400
Altitude241
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: Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane (-85.913166, 39.640598)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.46 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.92 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Creek and Saint Joseph. The current time is 04:31:50.

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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.