How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Ironton, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Ironton, MO is about 353.3 miles (568.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Ironton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Ironton.
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Start on Walter Welsh Avenue
127 m · 9 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue
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Turn right onto North 12th Street
91 m · 10 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto Francis Street
1130 ft · 38 sec · Francis Street
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 9th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
741 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
929 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
992 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1705 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 28 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis
28 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex
1500 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
143 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
64.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 47: Warrenton, Hawk Point
908 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
31 mi · 47 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2293 ft · 50 sec
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Take the exit right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Avenue
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Continue on East Gravois Avenue
6.2 mi · 10 min · East Gravois Avenue
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Turn right
20.4 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.4 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
11 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto East Russell Street
899 ft · 25 sec · East Russell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Russell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Ironton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
64.2 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Patchy Frost near Ironton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Ironton?
The road trip is about 353.3 miles (568.6 km) and usually takes 07h 15m 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?
Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.5 miles from Saint Joseph and 176.8 miles from Ironton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.8 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 $47.02 one way or $94.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Patchy Frost near Ironton.
Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huntsdale.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Hermann
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Ironton. Straight-line distance: 272.52 mi (438.58 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.
| Population | 74,074 |
| Coordinates | 39.7686100, -94.8466300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ironton
City in Iron County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,386 |
| Coordinates | 37.5972700, -90.6273400 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ironton (-90.62734, 37.59727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 569 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $47.02 | $94.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.03 | $106.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.04 | $116.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.14 | $132.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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