How far is Mound City, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
The driving distance from Mound City, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Human settlement in Andrew County, Missouri, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mound City and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mound City and Saint Joseph.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
1294 ft · 49 sec · State Street
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Turn left
1383 ft · 33 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 South: Saint Joseph
891 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South: Downtown Saint Joseph
1674 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Central Business District
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Felix Street
723 ft · 20 sec · Felix Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
86 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Francis Street
2053 ft · 50 sec · Francis Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
77 m · 7 sec · North 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 Mound City 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 South
Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mound City to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fillmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Mound City and 18.6 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Fillmore
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mound City and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 32.3 mi (51.98 km).
#1 Mound City
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,039 |
| Coordinates | 40.1311100, -95.2316400 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
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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