How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Sparta, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Sparta, MO is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Sparta.
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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
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 371
1163 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto South 22nd Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South 22nd Street
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Sparta.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South 22nd Street
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2.78 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Sunny near Sparta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Sparta?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Agency is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Saint Joseph and 4.5 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Sparta.
Stop Ideas Near Agency
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 Agency.
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 8.21 mi (13.21 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 Sparta
City in Christian County, Missouri
| Population | 2,076 |
| Coordinates | 39.6502700, -94.8330200 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparta (-94.83302, 39.65027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
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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