How far is Platte City, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
The driving distance from Platte City, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Platte City and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platte City and Saint Joseph.
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Start on Main Street
2816 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
150 m · 21 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 25 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 Platte City and Saint Joseph.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Platte City 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 Platte City to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Taos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Platte City and 15.7 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Platte City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Taos
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 Taos.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Platte City and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 27.73 mi (44.63 km).
#1 Platte City
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,955 |
| Coordinates | 39.3702800, -94.7824600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
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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