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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Farmington, MO is about 361.8 miles (582.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275 miles (442.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
361.79 mi
06h 54m
Flight
275.04 mi
442.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.04 mi
Kilometers
442.63 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.79 mi
Kilometers
582.24 km
Drive Time
06h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Tue, Jun 2, 4:03 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Tue, Jun 2, 10:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-06-02T09:08
Arrive Farmington
Tue, Jun 2, 4:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:54 PM to 2:24 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Saint Joseph
180.7 mi
03h 27m
To Farmington
181.1 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff

    914 ft · 20 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    729 ft · 18 sec

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout

    33.6 mi · 39 min

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight left toward MO 32 East: Farmington

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  42. 42

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    2283 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto West Liberty Street

    77 m · 14 sec · West Liberty Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    43 m · 6 sec · North Jefferson Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
8 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
135 mi · 37%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 15%
US 67 South
33.9 mi · 9%
I 29 South
28.7 mi · 8%
I 435 East
28 mi · 8%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 7%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.8 mi
275 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
03h 27m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
10:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Sunny near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 361.8 miles (582.2 km) and usually takes 06h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 181.1 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 275 miles (442.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.16 one way or $96.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 275.04 mi (442.63 km).

Saint Joseph

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.

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

#2 Farmington

City in St.

Population18,674
Coordinates37.7808800, -90.4217900
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-94.84663, 39.76861)
End: Farmington (-90.42179, 37.78088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.77 gal
48.33 L · about $48.16
Round trip
$96.31
25.54 gal · 96.66 L
Estimated CO2
113.5 kg one way
Round trip: 227 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.16 $96.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.31 $108.62
Premium $4.65 $59.43 $118.86
Diesel $5.30 $67.73 $135.46

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Farmington. The current time is 09:08:57.

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.