How far is Mount Vernon, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bates County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Saint Joseph.
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Start on the route
73 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto West Center Street
104 m · 18 sec · West Center Street
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Turn right onto North Hazel Street
53 m · 13 sec · North Hazel Street
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Turn left onto West Water Street
1472 ft · 42 sec · West Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Spring Park Boulevard
6.1 mi · 9 min · North Spring Park Boulevard
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Turn left
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Springfield Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Springfield Street
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto East Java Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Java Street
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Continue on East Northwoods Street
1212 ft · 24 sec · East Northwoods Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Garrison Avenue
3105 ft · 55 sec · North Garrison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
2198 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
127.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown
1637 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11th Street
130 m · 16 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
888 ft · 23 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
977 ft · 23 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto Locust Street
691 ft · 18 sec · Locust Street
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Continue straight
3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Smithville
1540 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
2441 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight right
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
26 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph
2673 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Edmond Street
2408 ft · 58 sec · Edmond Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
841 ft · 21 sec · 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 Mount Vernon and Saint Joseph.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
128 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Passaic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Mount Vernon and 119.9 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.00 one way or $62.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Mount Vernon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Passaic
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Passaic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 192.35 mi (309.56 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
City in Missouri
| Population | 4,477 |
| Coordinates | 37.1036700, -93.8185400 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| 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: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.00 | $62.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.96 | $69.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.26 | $76.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.60 | $87.20 |
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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