How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Byrnes Mill, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Byrnes Mill, MO is about 306.6 miles (493.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.4 miles (396.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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
306.65 mi
05h 56m
Flight
246.43 mi
396.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.43 mi
Kilometers
396.59 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.65 mi
Kilometers
493.51 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byrnes Mill
Sun, Apr 12, 6:25 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Mon, Apr 13, 12:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-12T12:28
Arrive Byrnes Mill
Sun, Apr 12, 6:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 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
5:06 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

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
Pilot Grove
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Joseph
153.1 mi
02h 58m
To Byrnes Mill
153.5 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Byrnes Mill.

  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 right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis

    28 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex

    1500 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    143 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway

    2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    22 mi · 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141

    1368 ft · 34 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto MO 141: Manchester

    56 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 13 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Hawkins Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Hawkins Road

  33. 33

    Continue on New Sugar Creek Road

    1 mi · 2 min · New Sugar Creek Road

  34. 34

    Take the ramp slight right toward MO 30 West

    56 m · 3 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Upper Byrnes Mill Road

    33 m · 3 sec

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Upper Byrnes Mill Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Upper Byrnes Mill Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Upper Byrnes Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
8 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
135 mi · 44%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 18%
I 29 South
28.7 mi · 9%
I 435 East
28 mi · 9%
Avenue of the Saints
22 mi · 7%
MO 141
8.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

81 mi · 01h 35m

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
05h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.2 mi
246.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pilot Grove
02h 58m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
5:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Byrnes Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Byrnes Mill?

The road trip is about 306.6 miles (493.5 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Pilot Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.1 miles from Saint Joseph and 153.5 miles from Byrnes Mill.

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

The direct path is about 246.4 miles (396.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 5:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.80 one way or $81.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Joseph and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Byrnes Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Pilot Grove

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Jefferson City

72 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

73 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Byrnes Mill. Straight-line distance: 246.43 mi (396.59 km).

Saint Joseph

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.

Population74,074
Coordinates39.7686100, -94.8466300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Byrnes Mill

#2 Byrnes Mill

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population3,015
Coordinates38.4378300, -90.5817900
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-94.84663, 39.76861)
End: Byrnes Mill (-90.58179, 38.43783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.82 gal
40.96 L · about $40.80
Round trip
$81.60
21.64 gal · 81.92 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.3 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.80 $81.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.02 $92.03
Premium $4.65 $50.36 $100.71
Diesel $5.30 $57.39 $114.78

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Byrnes Mill. The current time is 12:28:46.

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.