How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Roubidoux, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Roubidoux, MO is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Roubidoux.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Roubidoux.
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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
37.8 mi · 45 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
39.2 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto East Ohio Street
1 km · 1 min · East Ohio Street
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Continue on East Division Road
27.6 mi · 37 min · East Division Road
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Take the ramp right toward MO 7 South, MO 65 South: Springfield
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
31.1 mi · 46 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
24.9 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 East: Rolla
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 133, MO AB: Richland
1763 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
69 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
29.5 mi · 42 min
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Turn right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Gladden Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Gladden Road
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Continue on Gladden Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Gladden Road
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Turn straight onto Roubidoux Road
95 m · 14 sec · Roubidoux Road
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Turn right onto Flat Rock Road
559 ft · 25 sec · Flat Rock Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Flat Rock Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Roubidoux.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MO 7 South
Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
39.2 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Sunny near Roubidoux.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Roubidoux?
The road trip is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 139.8 miles from Roubidoux.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218 miles (350.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.18 one way or $74.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Roubidoux.
Stop Ideas Near Coal
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 Coal.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Roubidoux. Straight-line distance: 217.95 mi (350.76 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 Roubidoux
Township in Texas County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 1,647 |
| Coordinates | 37.4225500, -92.1479400 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roubidoux (-92.14794, 37.42255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.93 | $83.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.89 | $91.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.30 | $104.59 |
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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