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

The driving distance from Yorktown, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
156.18 mi
02h 32m
Flight
123.69 mi
199.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.69 mi
Kilometers
199.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.18 mi
Kilometers
251.34 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 26, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Yorktown
Tue, May 26, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorktown
2026-05-25T22:32
Arrive Saint Joseph
Tue, May 26, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yorktown
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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Yorktown
77.1 mi
01h 16m
To Saint Joseph
79.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Kilgore Avenue

    2410 ft · 52 sec · West Kilgore Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Smith Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Smith Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.1 mi · 9 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Commerce Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Commerce Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward Indianapolis

    31.9 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  19. 19

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  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 Yorktown 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
87.7 mi · 56%
Indianapolis
32.9 mi · 21%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 10%
West Main Street
4.05 mi · 3%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 2%
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 16m from Yorktown
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Yorktown and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Yorktown to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Yorktown and 79.1 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Yorktown and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorktown and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 123.69 mi (199.06 km).

Yorktown

#1 Yorktown

CDP in Virginia

Population11,041
Coordinates40.1736500, -85.4941400
Altitude279
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 Kilgore Avenue (-85.494086, 40.173536)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.86 L · about $20.78
Round trip
$41.56
11.02 gal · 41.72 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.78 $41.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.43 $46.87
Premium $4.65 $25.64 $51.29
Diesel $5.30 $29.23 $58.45

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Yorktown and Saint Joseph. The current time is 22:32:38.

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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.