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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Andrew County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North 5th Street
9 m · 3 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
122 m · 23 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1505 ft · 41 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on West Nelson Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · West Nelson Street
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Take the ramp left
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on I 229 South: Saint Joseph
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Central Business District
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Felix Street
723 ft · 20 sec · Felix Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
86 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Francis Street
2053 ft · 50 sec · Francis Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
77 m · 7 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn right onto Frederick Avenue
116 m · 6 sec · Frederick Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Country Club Village.
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 11.99 mi (19.29 km).
#1 Savannah
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,168 |
| Coordinates | 39.9416600, -94.8302500 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.
| Population | 74,074 |
| Coordinates | 39.7686100, -94.8466300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walter Welsh Avenue (-94.846632, 39.768853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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