How far is Slater, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
The driving distance from Slater, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ray County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slater and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slater and Saint Joseph.
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Start on Porter Street
22 m · 5 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto West Maple Street
143 m · 15 sec · West Maple Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
1128 ft · 22 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn straight onto Industrial Boulevard
13.2 mi · 19 min · Industrial Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right
17.2 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
1075 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right
18.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit right
37 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
1100 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward MO 13 North: Richmond
1868 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit left toward MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
1495 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
14 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Saint Louis Avenue
1548 ft · 55 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
726 ft · 22 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn slight left onto Kearney Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Kearney Road
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Continue on West Jesse James Road
1.2 km · 2 min · West Jesse James Road
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291: Liberty, K.C.I. Airport
1286 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Cookingham Drive
4.5 mi · 7 min · Northeast Cookingham Drive
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Turn left
2143 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
26 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph
2673 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Edmond Street
2408 ft · 58 sec · Edmond Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
841 ft · 21 sec · South 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 Slater and Saint Joseph.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 29 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
26 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Slater 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 Slater to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Wood Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Slater and 65.7 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slater and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Wood Heights
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 Wood Heights.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slater and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 102.12 mi (164.35 km).
#1 Slater
City in Saline County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,765 |
| Coordinates | 39.2180800, -93.0690900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.46 | $40.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.39 | $44.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
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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