How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Seneca, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Seneca, MO is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Bates County, 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 Seneca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Seneca.
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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
25.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Topeka
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
32.6 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69
3250 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South: College Boulevard
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 South
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway
104.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Overland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road
18.7 mi · 24 min · West Atkinson Road
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
26 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2009 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 44 East: Springfield
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 43 South: Seneca
829 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Coyote Drive
764 ft · 19 sec · Coyote Drive
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Continue on Cherokee Avenue
12.2 mi · 19 min · Cherokee Avenue
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Turn left onto Delaware Street
15 m · 2 sec · Delaware Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Delaware Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Seneca.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Overland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway
104 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Seneca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Seneca?
The road trip is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Amoret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Saint Joseph and 111.8 miles from Seneca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Seneca.
Stop Ideas Near Amoret
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 Amoret.
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Independence
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Seneca. Straight-line distance: 202.65 mi (326.13 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 Seneca
City in Missouri
| Population | 2,394 |
| Coordinates | 36.8414600, -94.6110600 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seneca (-94.61106, 36.84146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.79 | $59.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.77 | $73.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.90 | $83.80 |
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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