How far is Four Seasons, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?

The driving distance from Four Seasons, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
229.13 mi
03h 52m
Flight
157.88 mi
254.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.88 mi
Kilometers
254.09 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.13 mi
Kilometers
368.75 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Mon, May 25, 3:03 PM CDT
Return by in Four Seasons
Mon, May 25, 6:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Four Seasons
2026-05-25T11:10
Arrive Saint Joseph
Mon, May 25, 3:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Four Seasons
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
Centerview
MO

City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States

From Four Seasons
108.1 mi
01h 56m
To Saint Joseph
121 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Four Seasons and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on Spirea Point

    738 ft · 35 sec · Spirea Point

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cherokee Road

    2073 ft · 2 min · Cherokee Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Horseshoe Bend Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Horseshoe Bend Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bagnell Dam Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Bagnell Dam Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Willmore Lane

    952 ft · 19 sec · Willmore Lane

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    70 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    684 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Eldon, Tuscumbia

    1144 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 17th Street

    530 ft · 15 sec · West 17th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    15 mi · 19 min · West 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    16.3 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    78 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Blue Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Blue Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North

    2282 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Continue on I435 N

    1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

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

    26 mi · 28 min

  23. 23

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

    2673 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Edmond Street

    2408 ft · 58 sec · Edmond Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · South 10th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Frederick Avenue

    116 m · 6 sec · Frederick Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Four Seasons 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
107 mi · 47%
I 29 North
26 mi · 11%
I435 N
22.1 mi · 10%
I 435 North
11.9 mi · 5%
Blue Parkway
7.75 mi · 3%
Willmore Lane
7.7 mi · 3%
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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.2 mi
157.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerview
01h 56m from Four Seasons
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Four Seasons 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 Four Seasons to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Centerview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Four Seasons and 121 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.2 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.51 one way or $61.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Centerview

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

9 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

50 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Independence

63 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Four Seasons and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 157.88 mi (254.09 km).

Four Seasons

#1 Four Seasons

Human settlement in Camden County, Missouri, United States of America

Population2,217
Coordinates38.1980900, -92.7110200
Altitude225
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: Spirea Point (-92.710516, 38.19806)
End: Walter Welsh Avenue (-94.846632, 39.768853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.61 L · about $30.51
Round trip
$61.01
16.18 gal · 61.22 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.51 $61.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.41 $68.81
Premium $4.65 $37.65 $75.30
Diesel $5.30 $42.91 $85.82

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Four Seasons and Saint Joseph. The current time is 11:10:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.