How far is Imperial, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Imperial and Saint Joseph is 258.4 miles (415.86 km).
Flight distance from Imperial, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is 258.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Imperial to Saint Joseph with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Imperial, Missouri to Saint Joseph, Missouri is: 314.4 miles (505.97 km) by car.
Driving from Imperial to Saint Joseph will take approximately 04 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Imperial
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°22'11"N 90°22'42"W |
| Latitude | 38.3697800 |
| Longitude | -90.3784500 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Saint Joseph is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Patee House Museum and the Pony Express National Museum.
| Population | 74074 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°46'7"N 94°50'48"W |
| Latitude | 39.7686100 |
| Longitude | -94.8466300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Saint Joseph: Walter Welsh Avenue (-94.846632,39.768853)
Estimated Travel Time Between Imperial and Saint Joseph
The distance between Imperial and Saint Joseph is 506 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 37 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Imperial and Saint Joseph. The current time is 00:52:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42 liters (11.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Imperial and Saint Joseph.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Imperial to Saint Joseph is $35.56 (diesel $49.1).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $35.56 | $39.23 | $42.82 | $49.1 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 28, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Imperial and Saint Joseph (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Imperial 34.91 miles (56 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to Imperial 248.54 miles (400 km)
