How far is Moberly, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
The driving distance from Moberly, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moberly and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moberly and Saint Joseph.
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Start on South Clark Street
32 m · 7 sec · South Clark Street
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Turn right onto West Rollins Street
1236 ft · 32 sec · West Rollins Street
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Turn left onto North Morley Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Morley Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 63 North: Macon
961 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
21.2 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Saint Joseph
875 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
103.1 mi · 2 hr · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 Business
708 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto South 10th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 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 Moberly 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.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
103 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moberly and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moberly to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Cream Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Moberly and 79.3 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Moberly and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Cream Ridge
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 Moberly and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 130.49 mi (210 km).
#1 Moberly
City in Randolph County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 13,512 |
| Coordinates | 39.4183700, -92.4382400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.85 | $41.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.52 | $47.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.74 | $51.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.33 | $58.66 |
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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