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

The driving distance from Greenfield, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 213.8 miles (344 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.76 mi
03h 26m
Flight
171.42 mi
275.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.42 mi
Kilometers
275.88 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.76 mi
Kilometers
344.01 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, May 31, 5:24 AM CDT
Return by in Greenfield
Sun, May 31, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-05-31T01:57
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, May 31, 5:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenfield
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
Archie
MO

City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

From Greenfield
103 mi
01h 43m
To Saint Joseph
110.8 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Allison Avenue

    49 m · 13 sec · South Allison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto College Street

    1544 ft · 1 min · College Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    1274 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    124.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown

    1637 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East 11th Street

    130 m · 16 sec · East 11th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Charlotte Street

    888 ft · 23 sec · Charlotte Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    977 ft · 23 sec · East 9th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    691 ft · 18 sec · Locust Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Smithville

    1540 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph

    2441 ft · 60 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    26 mi · 28 min

  21. 21

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

    2673 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Edmond Street

    2408 ft · 58 sec · Edmond Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · South 10th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Frederick Avenue

    116 m · 6 sec · Frederick Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenfield and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
125 mi · 58%
I 29 North
40.7 mi · 19%
Grand Avenue
15 mi · 7%
Main Street
11.7 mi · 5%
I 229 North
6.2 mi · 3%
Locust Street
3.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 18m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
171.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Archie
01h 43m from Greenfield
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenfield 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 Greenfield to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 213.8 miles (344 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Archie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Greenfield and 110.8 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.43 one way or $56.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Archie

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

48 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

62 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Independence

68 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

70 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 171.42 mi (275.88 km).

Greenfield

#1 Greenfield

City in Dade County, Missouri, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates37.4153200, -93.8410400
Altitude334
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: South Allison Avenue (-93.841302, 37.415319)
End: Walter Welsh Avenue (-94.846632, 39.768853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.54 gal
28.55 L · about $28.43
Round trip
$56.87
15.08 gal · 57.1 L
Estimated CO2
67 kg one way
Round trip: 134 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.43 $56.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.07 $64.14
Premium $4.65 $35.09 $70.18
Diesel $5.30 $39.99 $79.98

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenfield and Saint Joseph. The current time is 01:57:52.

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.