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

The driving distance from Huntsville, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.3 mi
02h 33m
Flight
124.59 mi
200.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.59 mi
Kilometers
200.51 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.3 mi
Kilometers
240.28 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, May 24, 3:36 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sun, May 24, 6:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-24T13:02
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, May 24, 3:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Chillicothe
MO

City in Missouri

From Huntsville
74.6 mi
01h 16m
To Saint Joseph
74.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Depot Street

    4 m · 3 sec · East Depot Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    23.7 mi · 42 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward MO 36 West, MO 110 West: Brookfield

    1029 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    97.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 29 Business

    708 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto South 10th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 10th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Frederick Avenue

    116 m · 6 sec · Frederick Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
124 mi · 83%
North Main Street
23.7 mi · 16%
South 10th Street
1.22 mi · 1%
MO 36 West
0.2 mi
I 29 Business
0.13 mi
Frederick Avenue
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

97.6 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
124.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
01h 16m from Huntsville
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Clear near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Huntsville and 74.8 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.87 one way or $39.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Clear near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe

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

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

RAIL

La Plata

95 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Independence

109 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Warrensburg

116 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 124.59 mi (200.51 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

City in Missouri

Population1,475
Coordinates39.4405900, -92.5451800
Altitude245
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: North Main Street (-92.545207, 39.440555)
End: Walter Welsh Avenue (-94.846632, 39.768853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.94 L · about $19.87
Round trip
$39.75
10.54 gal · 39.88 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.87 $39.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.41 $44.83
Premium $4.65 $24.53 $49.05
Diesel $5.30 $27.95 $55.90

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Saint Joseph. The current time is 13:02:42.

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.