How far is Plattsburg, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
The driving distance from Plattsburg, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plattsburg and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattsburg and Saint Joseph.
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Start on North 2nd Street
69 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
120 m · 19 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
123 m · 20 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Clay Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Clay Avenue
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Continue on West Broadway Street
5.6 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto MO 31
4 mi · 6 min · MO 31
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Continue on South Bucklin Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · South Bucklin Drive
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Continue on MO 31
1.2 mi · 2 min · MO 31
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Turn left
11.1 mi · 14 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 Plattsburg 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.
Longest stretch
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11.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Clear leaving Plattsburg and Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plattsburg to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Plattsburg and 13.8 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Plattsburg and Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Easton
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 Easton.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattsburg and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 25.42 mi (40.91 km).
#1 Plattsburg
City in Clinton County, Missouri, U.
| Population | 2,242 |
| Coordinates | 39.5655500, -94.4480100 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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 |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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