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

The driving distance from Worthington, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 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
102.12 mi
02h 04m
Flight
80.56 mi
129.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.56 mi
Kilometers
129.65 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.12 mi
Kilometers
164.34 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Worthington
Wed, May 13, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Saint Joseph
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM 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 Worthington
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
Orleans
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Worthington
55.8 mi
01h 02m
To Saint Joseph
46.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    2275 ft · 53 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    798 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Washington Street

    31 m · 2 sec · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Commercial Street

    57 m · 11 sec · South Commercial Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    621 ft · 22 sec · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Christian Street

    1053 ft · 36 sec · Christian Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Smith Ferry Road

    1251 ft · 36 sec · Smith Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Center Street

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Center Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    11.9 mi · 18 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    652 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1000 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast Main Street

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Southeast Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West US Highway 150

    26.8 mi · 32 min · West US Highway 150

  19. 19

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1219 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Grant Line Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worthington 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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
30 mi · 29%
West US Highway 150
26.8 mi · 26%
Southeast Main Street
10.4 mi · 10%
Center Street
8.73 mi · 9%
Grant Line Road
4.87 mi · 5%
I 265 East
2.99 mi · 3%
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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orleans
01h 02m from Worthington
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Worthington 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 Worthington to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 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?

Orleans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Worthington and 46.3 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Orleans

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

75 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthington and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 80.56 mi (129.65 km).

Worthington

#1 Worthington

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,417
Coordinates39.1250400, -86.9794500
Altitude157
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: North Jefferson Street (-86.979231, 39.125041)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.64 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.28 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $4.65 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $5.30 $19.09 $38.19

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Worthington and Saint Joseph. The current time is 20:59:48.

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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.