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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Grandview, MO is about 70 miles (112.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70 mi
01h 26m
Flight
63.26 mi
101.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.26 mi
Kilometers
101.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70 mi
Kilometers
112.65 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grandview
Fri, Apr 24, 7:02 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Fri, Apr 24, 8:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-24T05:35
Arrive Grandview
Fri, Apr 24, 7:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Ferrelview
MO

Human settlement in Platte County, Missouri, United States of America

From Saint Joseph
35 mi
00h 43m
To Grandview
35 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
67°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.8 mi · 20 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1969 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1689 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    683 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto High Grove Road

    107 m · 21 sec · High Grove Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    562 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
40.7 mi · 58%
Bruce R. Watkins Drive
14.8 mi · 21%
US 169 South
5.51 mi · 8%
I 229 South
4.72 mi · 7%
North 9th Street
1.47 mi · 2%
George Brett Super Highway
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 29 South

Merge slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferrelview
00h 43m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grandview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Ferrelview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Saint Joseph and 35 miles from Grandview.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ferrelview

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

32 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

51 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

62 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Grandview. Straight-line distance: 63.26 mi (101.8 km).

Saint Joseph

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.

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

#2 Grandview

City in Washington, United States

Population24,711
Coordinates38.8858400, -94.5330100
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-94.84663, 39.76861)
End: Grandview (-94.53301, 38.88584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.35 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
4.94 gal · 18.7 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.50 $21.01
Premium $4.65 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $5.30 $13.10 $26.20

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Grandview. The current time is 05:35:09.

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.