How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Rock Port, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Rock Port, MO is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.58 mi
01h 12m
Flight
56.8 mi
91.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.8 mi
Kilometers
91.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.58 mi
Kilometers
102.33 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Port
Tue, May 12, 9:55 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 12, 11:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-12T20:43
Arrive Rock Port
Tue, May 12, 9:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mound City
MO

City in Missouri

From Saint Joseph
31.8 mi
00h 36m
To Rock Port
31.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Rock Port.

  1. 1

    Start on Walter Welsh Avenue

    127 m · 9 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 12th Street

    91 m · 10 sec · North 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Francis Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Francis Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 229 North, US 59 North

    1241 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs

    1468 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    50.6 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 111: Langdon, Rock Port

    1454 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lewis & Clark Trail

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Lewis & Clark Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Clay Street

    637 ft · 30 sec · West Clay Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Nebraska Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Nebraska Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Nebraska Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
50.9 mi · 80%
I 229 North
8.37 mi · 13%
Lewis & Clark Trail
2.45 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Francis Street
0.67 mi · 1%
MO 111
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Merge slight right

50.6 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
56.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mound City
00h 36m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Rock Port.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Rock Port?

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Mound City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Saint Joseph and 31.8 miles from Rock Port.

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

The direct path is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Rock Port.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Rock Port. Straight-line distance: 56.8 mi (91.41 km).

Saint Joseph

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.

Population74,074
Coordinates39.7686100, -94.8466300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Rock Port

#2 Rock Port

City in Atchison County, Missouri, United States

Population1,183
Coordinates40.4111100, -95.5169300
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-94.84663, 39.76861)
End: Rock Port (-95.51693, 40.41111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.49 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.48 gal · 16.98 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.45 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.53 $19.05
Premium $4.65 $10.42 $20.85
Diesel $5.30 $11.88 $23.76

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Rock Port. The current time is 20:43:00.

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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.