How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Lawson, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Lawson, MO is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Lawson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Lawson.
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Start on Walter Welsh Avenue
127 m · 9 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Jules Street
3176 ft · 1 min · Jules Street
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Turn right onto North 22nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North 22nd Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 36 East: Cameron
1470 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit right toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 192nd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Northeast 192nd Street
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Continue on West 6th Street
1877 ft · 53 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
722 ft · 25 sec · North Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
14 m · 2 sec · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Lawson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 36 East
Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Lawson?
The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 29.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 29.7 miles from Lawson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 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 Lawson.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
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 Cameron.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Lawson. Straight-line distance: 41.12 mi (66.17 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 Lawson
City in Ray County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,402 |
| Coordinates | 39.4383400, -94.2041100 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawson (-94.20411, 39.43834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.73 | $19.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
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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