How far is Gladstone, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
The driving distance from Gladstone, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gladstone and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gladstone and Saint Joseph.
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Start on North Garfield Avenue
41 m · 6 sec · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Northeast 60th Terrace
100 m · 19 sec · Northeast 60th Terrace
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Turn left onto North Euclid Avenue
1211 ft · 53 sec · North Euclid Avenue
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Continue on North Woodland Avenue
1757 ft · 1 min · North Woodland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Englewood Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Northeast Englewood Road
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Continue on Northwest Englewood Road
2742 ft · 1 min · Northwest Englewood Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 169 South: Kansas City
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2254 ft · 32 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
1229 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
11.6 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 Gladstone 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.
I 29 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
26 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gladstone 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 Gladstone to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Camden Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Gladstone and 26 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gladstone and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Camden Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gladstone and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 42.01 mi (67.61 km).
#1 Gladstone
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 27,677 |
| Coordinates | 39.2038900, -94.5546800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
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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