How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Milan, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Milan, MO is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 02h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Milan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Milan.
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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
33.3 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto I 35 North: Bethany, Des Moines
1214 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight
30.9 mi · 40 min
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 9th Street
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Continue on 10th Street
25.5 mi · 38 min · 10th Street
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
2796 ft · 56 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Milan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 36 East
Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 00h 40m
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 Milan?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Gallatin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Saint Joseph and 55.3 miles from Milan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Gallatin
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 Gallatin.
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Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Milan. Straight-line distance: 95.93 mi (154.38 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 Milan
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 1,764 |
| Coordinates | 40.2022400, -93.1252100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milan (-93.12521, 40.20224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.54 | $33.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.10 | $36.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.63 | $41.27 |
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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