How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Stanberry, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Stanberry, MO is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Stanberry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Stanberry.
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Start on Walter Welsh Avenue
127 m · 16 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto North 12th Street
578 ft · 16 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto Frederick Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Frederick Avenue
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Turn left onto Ashland Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Ashland Avenue
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Turn right onto Lovers Lane
1716 ft · 58 sec · Lovers Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Belt Highway
137 m · 10 sec · North Belt Highway
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Turn straight
107 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Rochester Road
22.5 mi · 34 min · Rochester Road
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Turn left
16.7 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto North Alanthus Avenue
1740 ft · 29 sec · North Alanthus Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Alanthus Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Stanberry.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Rochester Road
Turn straight onto Rochester Road
22.5 mi · 00h 34m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stanberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Stanberry?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Union Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Saint Joseph and 21.4 miles from Stanberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stanberry.
Stop Ideas Near Union Star
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 Union Star.
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Stanberry. Straight-line distance: 35.06 mi (56.43 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 Stanberry
City in Gentry County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,165 |
| Coordinates | 40.2177700, -94.5382900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanberry (-94.53829, 40.21777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
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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