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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Moberly, MO is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.46 mi
03h 06m
Flight
130.49 mi
210 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.49 mi
Kilometers
210 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.46 mi
Kilometers
250.19 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moberly
Tue, May 5, 11:54 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 5, 3:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-05T08:48
Arrive Moberly
Tue, May 5, 11:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cream Ridge
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Saint Joseph
77.6 mi
01h 33m
To Moberly
77.9 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NNE
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walter Welsh Avenue

    127 m · 9 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Jules Street

    3176 ft · 1 min · Jules Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 22nd Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 36 East: Cameron

    1470 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Kirksville, Macon

    924 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Missouri Street

    21.2 mi · 26 min · North Missouri Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 Business

    972 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Morley Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Morley Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Rollins Street

    1240 ft · 36 sec · East Rollins Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Clark Street

    32 m · 5 sec · South Clark Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 36 East
129 mi · 83%
North Missouri Street
21.2 mi · 14%
North Morley Street
2.53 mi · 2%
North 22nd Street
1.54 mi · 1%
Jules Street
0.6 mi
East Rollins Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

US 36 East

Merge slight left

129 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
130.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cream Ridge
01h 33m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moberly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cream Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Saint Joseph and 77.9 miles from Moberly.

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

The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moberly.

Stop Ideas Near Cream Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cream Ridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cream Ridge.

RAIL

La Plata

88 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Independence

114 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Warrensburg

116 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Moberly. Straight-line distance: 130.49 mi (210 km).

Saint Joseph

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.

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

#2 Moberly

City in Randolph County, Missouri, United States

Population13,512
Coordinates39.4183700, -92.4382400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-94.84663, 39.76861)
End: Moberly (-92.43824, 39.41837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.77 L · about $20.70
Round trip
$41.41
10.98 gal · 41.54 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.70 $41.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.35 $46.70
Premium $4.65 $25.55 $51.10
Diesel $5.30 $29.12 $58.24

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Moberly. The current time is 08:48:10.

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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.