How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Lexington, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Lexington, MO is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Clay County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Lexington.
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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 left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 152 East: Liberty
1657 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northeast Barry Road
2287 ft · 47 sec · Northeast Barry Road
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Continue on West Kansas Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Kansas Street
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Turn right
9.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight left onto East Kentucky Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Kentucky Road
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Keep slight left to continue on East Kentucky Road
2629 ft · 1 min · East Kentucky Road
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Turn left
20.7 mi · 26 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 24 East: Lexington
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 24 East: Lexington
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 Business: Lexington
1053 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 13th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Lexington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Lexington?
The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Oakview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 46.7 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Joseph and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Oakview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
Kansas City Music Hall
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakview.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 65.46 mi (105.35 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 Lexington
City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,543 |
| Coordinates | 39.1847300, -93.8799400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lexington (-93.87994, 39.18473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.41 | $24.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
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 30, 2026
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