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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Camdenton, MO is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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
205.87 mi
04h 19m
Flight
166.05 mi
267.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.05 mi
Kilometers
267.23 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.87 mi
Kilometers
331.32 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camdenton
Sun, Apr 12, 4:48 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 12, 9:07 PM 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 Camdenton
Sun, Apr 12, 4:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 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
Garden City
MO

City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Joseph
102.9 mi
02h 09m
To Camdenton
103 mi
02h 09m

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
77°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.2 mi · 45 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Ohio Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Division Road

    27.6 mi · 37 min · East Division Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right toward MO 7 South, MO 65 South: Springfield

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    31.1 mi · 46 min

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West: Nevada

    1878 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    2727 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Court Circle SE

    45 m · 5 sec · Court Circle SE

  31. 31

    Continue on Court Circle SE

    597 ft · 20 sec · Court Circle SE

  32. 32

    Continue on Court Circle SW

    115 m · 15 sec · Court Circle SW

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right

    90 m · 8 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 South
45.8 mi · 22%
I 29 South
40.7 mi · 20%
Bruce R. Watkins Drive
37.8 mi · 18%
East Division Road
27.6 mi · 13%
US 169 South
5.51 mi · 3%
I 229 South
4.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MO 7 South

Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

39.2 mi · 00h 45m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garden City
02h 09m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Camdenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Garden City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Saint Joseph and 103 miles from Camdenton.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garden City

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

42 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

45 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Independence

62 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Camdenton. Straight-line distance: 166.05 mi (267.23 km).

Saint Joseph

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.

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

#2 Camdenton

City in Missouri, United States

Population4,144
Coordinates38.0080900, -92.7446300
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-94.84663, 39.76861)
End: Camdenton (-92.74463, 38.00809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.5 L · about $27.38
Round trip
$54.75
14.52 gal · 55 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.38 $54.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.88 $61.75
Premium $4.65 $33.79 $67.58
Diesel $5.30 $38.51 $77.01

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 Camdenton. The current time is 12:28:40.

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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.