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

The driving distance from Rogersville, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
246.36 mi
03h 54m
Flight
207.25 mi
333.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.25 mi
Kilometers
333.54 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.36 mi
Kilometers
396.48 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 AM CDT
Return by in Rogersville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-04-18T05:38
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
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
Urich
MO

City in Henry County, Missouri, United States

From Rogersville
119.2 mi
01h 57m
To Saint Joseph
127.1 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    109 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    854 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Sedalia

    1511 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar

    596 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar

    46 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar

    64 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    35.9 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City

    37.9 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown

    1637 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East 11th Street

    130 m · 16 sec · East 11th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Charlotte Street

    888 ft · 23 sec · Charlotte Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    977 ft · 23 sec · East 9th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    691 ft · 18 sec · Locust Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Smithville

    1540 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph

    2441 ft · 60 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

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

    26 mi · 28 min

  28. 28

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

    2673 ft · 54 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Edmond Street

    2408 ft · 58 sec · Edmond Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · South 10th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Frederick Avenue

    116 m · 6 sec · Frederick Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogersville 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
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Kansas Expressway
123 mi · 50%
I 29 North
40.7 mi · 17%
I 49 North
37.9 mi · 15%
East Center Street
9.63 mi · 4%
Schoolcraft Freeway
8.06 mi · 3%
I 229 North
6.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Kansas Expressway

Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway

87.2 mi · 01h 43m

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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
207.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Urich
01h 57m from Rogersville
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rogersville and 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 Rogersville to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Urich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Rogersville and 127.1 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rogersville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Urich

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

41 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

60 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Independence

79 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 207.25 mi (333.54 km).

Rogersville

#1 Rogersville

City in Greene and Webster Counties in the U.

Population3,953
Coordinates37.1170000, -93.0557300
Altitude445
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: East Center Street (-93.055728, 37.117043)
End: Walter Welsh Avenue (-94.846632, 39.768853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.91 L · about $32.77
Round trip
$65.54
17.38 gal · 65.82 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.77 $65.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.96 $73.92
Premium $4.65 $40.44 $80.89
Diesel $5.30 $46.09 $92.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogersville and Saint Joseph. The current time is 05:38:07.

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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.