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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Cameron, MO is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.41 mi
00h 45m
Flight
32.22 mi
51.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.22 mi
Kilometers
51.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.41 mi
Kilometers
56.98 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cameron
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-23T06:23
Arrive Cameron
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Stewartsville
MO

City in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Joseph
17.6 mi
00h 22m
To Cameron
17.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walter Welsh Avenue

    127 m · 9 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Jules Street

    3176 ft · 1 min · Jules Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 22nd Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 36 East: Cameron

    1470 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    39 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    42 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    2534 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Harris Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Harris Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    750 ft · 33 sec · West 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 36 East
31.8 mi · 90%
North 22nd Street
1.54 mi · 4%
North Harris Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Jules Street
0.6 mi · 2%
West Grand Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

US 36 East

Merge slight left

31.5 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stewartsville
00h 22m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cameron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Stewartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Saint Joseph and 17.8 miles from Cameron.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cameron.

Stop Ideas Near Stewartsville

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

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

RAIL

Independence

74 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

94 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

107 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Cameron. Straight-line distance: 32.22 mi (51.86 km).

Saint Joseph

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.

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

#2 Cameron

City in Missouri, USA

Population8,136
Coordinates39.7402800, -94.2410600
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-94.84663, 39.76861)
End: Cameron (-94.24106, 39.74028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Cameron. The current time is 06:23:38.

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.