How far is Savannah, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?

The driving distance from Savannah, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.6 mi
00h 19m
Flight
11.99 mi
19.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.99 mi
Kilometers
19.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.6 mi
Kilometers
23.49 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, May 3, 1:57 AM CDT
Return by in Savannah
Sun, May 3, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-03T01:38
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, May 3, 1:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Country Club Village
MO

City in Andrew County, Missouri, United States of America

From Savannah
7.3 mi
00h 09m
To Saint Joseph
7.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Street

    9 m · 3 sec · North 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    122 m · 23 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1505 ft · 41 sec · South 6th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Nelson Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · West Nelson Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 229 South: Saint Joseph

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Central Business District

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Felix Street

    723 ft · 20 sec · Felix Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    86 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Francis Street

    2053 ft · 50 sec · Francis Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    77 m · 7 sec · North 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Frederick Avenue

    116 m · 6 sec · Frederick Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 229 South
8.5 mi · 58%
West Nelson Street
4.79 mi · 33%
Francis Street
0.39 mi · 3%
South 6th Street
0.29 mi · 2%
Central Business District
0.19 mi · 1%
Felix Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 229 South

Continue on I 229 South: Saint Joseph

8.5 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Club Village
00h 09m from Savannah
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Country Club Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Savannah and 7.3 miles from Saint Joseph.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Country Club Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Country Club Village, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Country Club Village.

RAIL

Union Station

85 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

89 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

102 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

109 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 11.99 mi (19.29 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

City in Missouri, United States

Population5,168
Coordinates39.9416600, -94.8302500
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Saint Joseph

#2 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.

Population74,074
Coordinates39.7686100, -94.8466300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: North 5th Street (-94.830193, 39.941669)
End: Walter Welsh Avenue (-94.846632, 39.768853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.95 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
1.04 gal · 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.65 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $5.30 $2.76 $5.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Saint Joseph. The current time is 01:38:05.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.