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

The driving distance from Union, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
117.5 mi
02h 04m
Flight
88.14 mi
141.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.14 mi
Kilometers
141.85 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.5 mi
Kilometers
189.09 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Uniontown
IN

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

From Union
56.2 mi
01h 02m
To Saint Joseph
61.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Continue on West Pike Avenue

    6.6 mi · 12 min · West Pike Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Alford Road

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Alford Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    9.1 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West 6th Street

    2146 ft · 32 sec · West 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    810 ft · 21 sec · Newton Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    595 ft · 12 sec · West 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 3rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1627 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  14. 14

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

    3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1219 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Grant Line Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Avenue
72.7 mi · 62%
Alford Road
12.1 mi · 10%
West Pike Avenue
6.62 mi · 6%
Grant Line Road
4.87 mi · 4%
I 265 East
2.99 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

3rd Avenue

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 04m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
01h 02m from Union
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Union and 61.3 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union and Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Uniontown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

84 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

119 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 88.14 mi (141.85 km).

Union

#1 Union

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population2,160
Coordinates38.4653300, -87.4347400
Altitude143
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: SR 65 (-87.434748, 38.465283)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.69 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.22
8.28 gal · 31.38 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.61 $31.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.61 $35.21
Premium $4.65 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.30 $21.96 $43.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Saint Joseph. The current time is 23:42:35.

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.