How far is Carrollton, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
The driving distance from Carrollton, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Saint Joseph.
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Start on East Benton Street
1960 ft · 44 sec · East Benton Street
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Turn left onto North Mason Street
3227 ft · 2 min · North Mason Street
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Turn left
30.3 mi · 39 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Hamilton
957 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
44.5 mi · 52 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 Business
708 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto South 10th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto Frederick Avenue
116 m · 6 sec · Frederick Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton and Saint Joseph.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
44.5 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carrollton 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 Carrollton to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Carrollton and 52.3 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carrollton and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near New York
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 77.34 mi (124.46 km).
#1 Carrollton
Human settlement in Carroll County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 3,421 |
| Coordinates | 39.3583500, -93.4957700 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.
| Population | 74,074 |
| Coordinates | 39.7686100, -94.8466300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walter Welsh Avenue (-94.846632, 39.768853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.47 | $38.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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