How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Slater, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Slater, MO is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ray County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Slater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Slater.
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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
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291: Northeast Cookingham Drive
1943 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Cookingham Drive
4.8 mi · 7 min · Northeast Cookingham Drive
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Turn left onto I 35 North, US 69 North, MO 110 East: Cameron, Des Moines
1356 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 69 North: Excelsior Springs, Lawson
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight onto West Jesse James Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Jesse James Road
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Continue on Kearney Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Kearney Road
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Turn left onto Sycamore Street
139 m · 19 sec · Sycamore Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Louis Avenue
1671 ft · 59 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Turn right onto Isley Boulevard
13.9 mi · 21 min · Isley Boulevard
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Polo, Henrietta
1769 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 South: Henrietta
48 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Spartan Drive
8.6 mi · 9 min · South Spartan Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 224: Lexington
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 224: Lexington
32 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
2230 ft · 48 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
978 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right
17.2 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Trail
13.2 mi · 19 min · Santa Fe Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on South Broadway Street
1128 ft · 28 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Maple Street
143 m · 18 sec · West Maple Street
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Turn left onto Porter Street
22 m · 3 sec · Porter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Porter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Slater.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Sunny near Slater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Slater?
The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Wood Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Saint Joseph and 70.6 miles from Slater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Slater.
Stop Ideas Near Wood Heights
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 Wood Heights.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Slater. Straight-line distance: 102.12 mi (164.35 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 Slater
City in Saline County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,765 |
| Coordinates | 39.2180800, -93.0690900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Slater (-93.06909, 39.21808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.18 | $42.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.41 | $52.83 |
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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