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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Battlefield, MO is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
227.22 mi
04h 30m
Flight
199.95 mi
321.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.95 mi
Kilometers
321.79 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.22 mi
Kilometers
365.68 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Battlefield
Wed, Apr 29, 11:44 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 29, 4:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-29T07:13
Arrive Battlefield
Wed, Apr 29, 11:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Saint Joseph
113.6 mi
02h 15m
To Battlefield
113.5 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walter Welsh Avenue

    127 m · 9 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 12th Street

    91 m · 10 sec · North 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Francis Street

    1130 ft · 38 sec · Francis Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 9th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    741 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    929 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City

    992 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City

    1705 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City

    12 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South: Kansas City Downtown

    1724 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Boulevard

    536 ft · 18 sec · Broadway Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    1438 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East

    721 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    2089 ft · 39 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on George Brett Super Highway

    2797 ft · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Bruce R. Watkins Drive

    37.8 mi · 45 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton

    924 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    67.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 160: West Bypass, Willard

    1487 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    21 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Battlefield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 South
124 mi · 54%
I 29 South
40.7 mi · 18%
Bruce R. Watkins Drive
37.8 mi · 17%
US 169 South
5.51 mi · 2%
I 229 South
4.72 mi · 2%
US 160
2.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MO 7 South

Continue straight

67.9 mi · 01h 19m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
200 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Urich
02h 15m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Cloudy near Battlefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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 113.6 miles from Saint Joseph and 113.5 miles from Battlefield.

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

The direct path is about 200 miles (321.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.24 one way or $60.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Saint Joseph and Mostly Cloudy near Battlefield.

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 Saint Joseph and Battlefield. Straight-line distance: 199.95 mi (321.79 km).

Saint Joseph

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.

Population74,074
Coordinates39.7686100, -94.8466300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Battlefield

#2 Battlefield

City in Greene County, Missouri, United States

Population6,665
Coordinates37.1156100, -93.3701900
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-94.84663, 39.76861)
End: Battlefield (-93.37019, 37.11561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.02 gal
30.35 L · about $30.24
Round trip
$60.49
16.04 gal · 60.7 L
Estimated CO2
71.3 kg one way
Round trip: 142.5 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.24 $60.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.11 $68.22
Premium $4.65 $37.33 $74.65
Diesel $5.30 $42.54 $85.08

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Battlefield. The current time is 07:13:32.

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.