How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Purdy, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Purdy, MO is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (338 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Purdy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Purdy.
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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
12 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South: Kansas City Downtown
1724 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Boulevard
536 ft · 18 sec · Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1438 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
721 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
2089 ft · 39 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on George Brett Super Highway
2797 ft · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bruce R. Watkins Drive
127.8 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
1622 ft · 23 sec · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Springfield
1230 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 37, I 44 Business: Reeds, Sarcoxie
1318 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
2397 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Blackberry Road
2 mi · 4 min · Blackberry Road
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Continue on High Street
1342 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto North 14th Street
12.1 mi · 21 min · North 14th Street
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Turn right onto Ford Street
2426 ft · 48 sec · Ford Street
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Continue on West Newman Avenue
717 ft · 15 sec · West Newman Avenue
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Turn slight left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue
5.8 mi · 9 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto North City Highway 37
1 mi · 3 min · North City Highway 37
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
702 ft · 31 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Purdy.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Bruce R. Watkins Drive
Keep slight right to continue on Bruce R. Watkins Drive
128 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Sunny near Purdy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Purdy?
The road trip is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Saint Joseph and 119.7 miles from Purdy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210 miles (338 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.90 one way or $63.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Purdy.
Stop Ideas Near Butler
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 Butler.
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Independence
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Purdy. Straight-line distance: 210 mi (337.97 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 Purdy
City in Barry County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,131 |
| Coordinates | 36.8172900, -93.9207600 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Purdy (-93.92076, 36.81729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $31.90 | $63.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.98 | $71.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.37 | $78.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.87 | $89.74 |
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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