How far is Dexter, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
The driving distance from Dexter, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 460.6 miles (741.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 335.3 miles (539.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 50m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greene County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dexter and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dexter and Saint Joseph.
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Start on North Walnut Street
1341 ft · 42 sec · North Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
91 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
615 ft · 16 sec
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Take the ramp left toward US 60 West: Poplar Bluff
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 67 North: Springfield, Saint Louis
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
172.6 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Sedalia
1511 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar
596 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar
64 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway
87.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway
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Continue straight
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
37.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown
1637 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11th Street
130 m · 16 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
888 ft · 23 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
977 ft · 23 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto Locust Street
691 ft · 18 sec · Locust Street
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Continue straight
3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Smithville
1540 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
2441 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight right
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
26 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph
2673 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Edmond Street
2408 ft · 58 sec · Edmond Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
841 ft · 21 sec · 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 Dexter and Saint Joseph.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 60 West
Take the exit slight right
173 mi · 03h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dexter and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dexter to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 460.6 miles (741.2 km) and usually takes 06h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.5 miles from Dexter and 244 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 335.3 miles (539.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.28 one way or $122.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dexter and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Nixa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dexter and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 335.3 mi (539.62 km).
#1 Dexter
City in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 7,839 |
| Coordinates | 36.7958900, -89.9578700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 741 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 44m |
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 | $61.28 | $122.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $69.11 | $138.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $75.63 | $151.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $86.19 | $172.38 |
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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