How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Owensville, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Owensville, MO is about 266 miles (428.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Owensville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Owensville.
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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 right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis
28 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex
1500 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
143 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
748 ft · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 63 South: Jefferson City
59 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
159 m · 12 sec
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Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
2329 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South, US 50
66 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50
724 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50 East
547 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Rolla
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto 5th Street
71 m · 11 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
69 m · 16 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Owensville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Scattered Rain Showers near Owensville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Owensville?
The road trip is about 266 miles (428.1 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Houstonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from Saint Joseph and 133.2 miles from Owensville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 6:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.41 one way or $70.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Saint Joseph and Scattered Rain Showers near Owensville.
Stop Ideas Near Houstonia
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 Houstonia.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Owensville. Straight-line distance: 204.62 mi (329.3 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 Owensville
City in Missouri
| Population | 2,563 |
| Coordinates | 38.3456000, -91.5015500 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owensville (-91.50155, 38.3456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $35.41 | $70.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.94 | $79.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.70 | $87.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.80 | $99.61 |
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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