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

The driving distance from Walton, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
176.24 mi
02h 58m
Flight
157.9 mi
254.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.9 mi
Kilometers
254.12 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.24 mi
Kilometers
283.63 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Mon, May 4, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Walton
Tue, May 5, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walton
2026-05-04T18:59
Arrive Saint Joseph
Mon, May 4, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walton
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
Whiteland
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Walton
87.3 mi
01h 29m
To Saint Joseph
89 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West May Street

    84 m · 17 sec · West May Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    12.1 mi · 18 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2476 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  29. 29

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  30. 30

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walton and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
87.7 mi · 50%
South Main Street
42.6 mi · 24%
I 465 East
18.5 mi · 10%
Keystone Parkway
5.46 mi · 3%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 1%
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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
157.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
01h 29m from Walton
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walton and Chance 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 Walton to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Walton and 89 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Whiteland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walton and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 157.9 mi (254.12 km).

Walton

#1 Walton

Town in Cass County, Indiana

Population1,010
Coordinates40.6608700, -86.2419400
Altitude235
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 May Street (-86.241853, 40.660736)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.54 L · about $23.46
Round trip
$46.91
12.44 gal · 47.08 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.46 $46.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.45 $52.91
Premium $4.65 $28.95 $57.90
Diesel $5.30 $32.99 $65.98

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Walton and Saint Joseph. The current time is 18:59:30.

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.