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

The driving distance from Washington, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
92.82 mi
01h 55m
Flight
75.89 mi
122.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.89 mi
Kilometers
122.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.82 mi
Kilometers
149.38 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, May 30, 9:48 AM EDT
Return by in Washington
Sat, May 30, 11:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-05-30T07:53
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, May 30, 9:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Paoli
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Washington
46.5 mi
00h 57m
To Saint Joseph
46.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 3rd Street

    39 m · 8 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Hefron Street

    602 ft · 28 sec · East Hefron Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street

    2219 ft · 38 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Southeast 4th Street

    152 m · 14 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East National Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East National Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1101 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    20.3 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    79 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    122 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1000 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast Main Street

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Southeast Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West US Highway 150

    26.8 mi · 32 min · West US Highway 150

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1219 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Grant Line Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 150
26.8 mi · 29%
Southeast Main Street
10.4 mi · 11%
Grant Line Road
4.87 mi · 5%
I 265 East
2.99 mi · 3%
I 64 East
2.28 mi · 2%
East National Highway
2.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 150

Continue on West US Highway 150

26.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paoli
00h 57m from Washington
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Washington and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Paoli is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Washington and 46.4 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Washington and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Paoli

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

70 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 75.89 mi (122.14 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States

Population12,635
Coordinates38.6592200, -87.1727900
Altitude153
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: Northeast 3rd Street (-87.172349, 38.659225)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.4 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.74
6.56 gal · 24.8 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.37 $24.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.95 $27.90
Premium $4.65 $15.27 $30.53
Diesel $5.30 $17.40 $34.79

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and Saint Joseph. The current time is 07:53:05.

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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.