How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Tipton, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Tipton, MO is about 177.1 miles (285 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Tipton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Tipton.
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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
28 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex
1500 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
143 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8.5 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Sedalia
1895 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn slight left onto MO 765
706 ft · 14 sec · MO 765
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Continue straight
799 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto North Ohio Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Ohio Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pettis Street
2233 ft · 1 min · East Pettis Street
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Continue on West Saline Street
1764 ft · 50 sec · West Saline Street
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Turn right onto North Engineer Avenue
2756 ft · 1 min · North Engineer Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broadway Boulevard
24.2 mi · 33 min · East Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
741 ft · 29 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Moreau Avenue
1133 ft · 25 sec · South Moreau Avenue
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Turn right onto West Morgan Street
681 ft · 35 sec · West Morgan Street
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Turn left onto Osage Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Osage Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Osage Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Tipton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Sunny near Tipton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Tipton?
The road trip is about 177.1 miles (285 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Bates City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Saint Joseph and 88.6 miles from Tipton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Tipton.
Stop Ideas Near Bates City
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 Bates City.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Warrensburg
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Tipton. Straight-line distance: 134.74 mi (216.84 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 Tipton
Town in Missouri
| Population | 2,880 |
| Coordinates | 38.6555800, -92.7799200 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tipton (-92.77992, 38.65558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.15 | $66.30 |
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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