How far is Crocker, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?

The driving distance from Crocker, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.36 mi
04h 12m
Flight
187.38 mi
301.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.38 mi
Kilometers
301.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.36 mi
Kilometers
401.31 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Fri, Apr 24, 5:17 AM CDT
Return by in Crocker
Fri, Apr 24, 9:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crocker
2026-04-24T01:04
Arrive Saint Joseph
Fri, Apr 24, 5:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crocker
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Warrensburg
MO

City in Missouri

From Crocker
118.2 mi
02h 06m
To Saint Joseph
131.2 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25.1 mi · 36 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    109 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 17th Street

    530 ft · 15 sec · West 17th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    15 mi · 19 min · West 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    16.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    78 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Blue Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Blue Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North

    2282 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I435 N

    1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    26 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph

    2673 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Edmond Street

    2408 ft · 58 sec · Edmond Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · South 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Frederick Avenue

    116 m · 6 sec · Frederick Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crocker 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
107 mi · 43%
I 29 North
26 mi · 10%
I435 N
22.1 mi · 9%
I 435 North
11.9 mi · 5%
Blue Parkway
7.75 mi · 3%
I 229 North
6.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West 4th Street

Continue straight

78 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62 mi
187.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrensburg
02h 06m from Crocker
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crocker and 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 Crocker to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km) and usually takes 04h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warrensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Crocker and 131.2 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Crocker and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Warrensburg

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

44 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

58 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

70 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crocker and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 187.38 mi (301.56 km).

Crocker

#1 Crocker

City in Missouri

Population1,031
Coordinates37.9489300, -92.2637800
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Saint Joseph

#2 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.

Population74,074
Coordinates39.7686100, -94.8466300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 17 (-92.263806, 37.94893)
End: Walter Welsh Avenue (-94.846632, 39.768853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.31 L · about $33.18
Round trip
$66.37
17.6 gal · 66.62 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.18 $66.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.43 $74.85
Premium $4.65 $40.96 $81.91
Diesel $5.30 $46.68 $93.35

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 Missouri · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Crocker and Saint Joseph. The current time is 01:04:52.

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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.