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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Kearney, MO is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
53.48 mi
01h 07m
Flight
37.85 mi
60.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.85 mi
Kilometers
60.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.48 mi
Kilometers
86.06 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kearney
Sat, May 30, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sat, May 30, 9:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-30T19:32
Arrive Kearney
Sat, May 30, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Tracy
MO

City in Missouri

From Saint Joseph
26.7 mi
00h 33m
To Kearney
26.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph SE
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 92: Smithville, Platte City

    972 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    715 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 92

    1583 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 92

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    2281 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    14 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
24.9 mi · 46%
State Highway 92
12 mi · 22%
I 229 South
4.72 mi · 9%
North 9th Street
1.47 mi · 3%
Francis Street
0.21 mi
MO 92
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29 South

Merge slight left

24.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
00h 33m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kearney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 26.7 miles from Kearney.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tracy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tracy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

Lansing Community and Economic Development

Lansing , KS
730 1st Terrace Suite 2, Lansing, KS 66043
Local government office,Building inspector,Land planning authority,Marketing agency,Public relations firm
Platte City City Hall
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Platte City City Hall

Platte City , MO
400 Main St, Platte City, MO 64079
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Smithville Housing Authority

Smithville , MO
161 E 1st St, Smithville, MO 64089
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tracy.

RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

45 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

59 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

63 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Kearney. Straight-line distance: 37.85 mi (60.92 km).

Saint Joseph

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.

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

#2 Kearney

City in Clay County, Missouri, United States

Population11,155
Coordinates39.3677800, -94.3621700
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-94.84663, 39.76861)
End: Kearney (-94.36217, 39.36778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.25
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.13 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.65 $8.80 $17.59
Diesel $5.30 $10.02 $20.05

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Kearney. The current time is 19:32:25.

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.