How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Wellsville, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Wellsville, MO is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Linn County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Wellsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Wellsville.
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Start on Walter Welsh Avenue
127 m · 9 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Jules Street
3176 ft · 1 min · Jules Street
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Turn right onto North 22nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North 22nd Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 36 East: Cameron
1470 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
128.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Kirksville, Macon
924 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto North Missouri Street
37.5 mi · 43 min · North Missouri Street
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 22, MO F: Centralia, Sturgeon
1081 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
10.3 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
63 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
14.5 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto North Clark Street
852 ft · 23 sec · North Clark Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
6.8 mi · 10 min · West Liberty Street
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Scott's Corner
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary
4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hudson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Wellsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 36 East
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 30m
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 Wellsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Wellsville?
The road trip is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Bucklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 108.1 miles from Wellsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Wellsville.
Stop Ideas Near Bucklin
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 Bucklin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Wellsville. Straight-line distance: 181.37 mi (291.89 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 Wellsville
City in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 1,133 |
| Coordinates | 39.0719800, -91.5701600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellsville (-91.57016, 39.07198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.74 | $57.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.46 | $70.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.42 | $80.83 |
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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