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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Gallatin, MO is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.4 mi
01h 10m
Flight
47.99 mi
77.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.99 mi
Kilometers
77.23 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.4 mi
Kilometers
90.77 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallatin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Gallatin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cameron
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Saint Joseph
28.1 mi
00h 35m
To Gallatin
28.3 mi
00h 35m

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
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.3 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 35 North: Bethany, Des Moines

    1214 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2450 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Grand Street

    68 m · 6 sec · West Grand Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 36 East
33.6 mi · 60%
I 35 North
7.3 mi · 13%
North 22nd Street
1.54 mi · 3%
Jules Street
0.6 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Walter Welsh Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

US 36 East

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
00h 35m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Saint Joseph and 28.3 miles from Gallatin.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 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 Gallatin.

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

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

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

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Independence

74 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

93 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

117 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 47.99 mi (77.23 km).

Saint Joseph

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.

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

#2 Gallatin

City in Missouri

Population1,761
Coordinates39.9144500, -93.9621700
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-94.84663, 39.76861)
End: Gallatin (-93.96217, 39.91445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.01
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.50 $15.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.46 $16.93
Premium $4.65 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $5.30 $10.55 $21.11

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 Gallatin. The current time is 07:36:21.

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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.