How far is West Terre Haute, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from West Terre Haute, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
142.67 mi
02h 48m
Flight
114.89 mi
184.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.89 mi
Kilometers
184.89 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.67 mi
Kilometers
229.6 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in West Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Terre Haute
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Terre Haute
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 West Terre Haute
89.4 mi
01h 24m
To Saint Joseph
53.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Terre Haute and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Terre Haute and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on West National Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West National Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Darwin Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Darwin Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1828 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Ameriplex Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Ameriplex Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ameriplex Parkway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Kentucky Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  17. 17

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Terre Haute 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
90.1 mi · 63%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
64.5 mi · 45%
I 74 East
8.36 mi · 6%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
Kentucky Avenue
2.65 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 37m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
114.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
01h 24m from West Terre Haute
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Terre Haute and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Terre Haute to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 89.4 miles from West Terre Haute and 53.3 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Terre Haute and Chance Rain Showers 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 West Terre Haute and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 114.89 mi (184.89 km).

West Terre Haute

#1 West Terre Haute

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,198
Coordinates39.4650400, -87.4500200
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: West National Avenue (-87.450053, 39.465107)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.06 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.12 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Terre Haute and Saint Joseph. The current time is 03:22:03.

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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.