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

The driving distance from Normandy, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254 miles (408.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.38 mi
04h 39m
Flight
253.93 mi
408.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.93 mi
Kilometers
408.66 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.38 mi
Kilometers
478.59 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 10:25 AM CDT
Return by in Normandy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Normandy
2026-04-23T05:45
Arrive Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 10:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Normandy
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Blackwater
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

From Normandy
148.5 mi
02h 19m
To Saint Joseph
148.9 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holborn Drive

    1044 ft · 47 sec · Holborn Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellington Drive

    1157 ft · 52 sec · Ellington Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bermuda Drive

    3004 ft · 2 min · Bermuda Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Wentzville

    825 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    223 mi · 4 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on I435 N

    1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    26 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph

    2673 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Edmond Street

    2408 ft · 58 sec · Edmond Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · South 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Frederick Avenue

    116 m · 6 sec · Frederick Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Normandy 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
224 mi · 75%
I 29 North
26 mi · 9%
I435 N
22.1 mi · 7%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.84 mi · 3%
I 229 North
6.2 mi · 2%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

223 mi · 04h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
254 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwater
02h 19m from Normandy
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Normandy and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Blackwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.5 miles from Normandy and 148.9 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 254 miles (408.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.56 one way or $79.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Normandy and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Blackwater

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

36 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

69 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Normandy and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 253.93 mi (408.66 km).

Normandy

#1 Normandy

City in Missouri, United States

Population4,824
Coordinates38.7208800, -90.2973400
Altitude184
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: Holborn Drive (-90.297116, 38.720881)
End: Walter Welsh Avenue (-94.846632, 39.768853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.72 L · about $39.56
Round trip
$79.12
20.98 gal · 79.44 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.56 $79.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.61 $89.23
Premium $4.65 $48.82 $97.64
Diesel $5.30 $55.64 $111.28

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Normandy and Saint Joseph. The current time is 05:45:28.

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.