How far is St. Louis, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between St. Louis and Saint Joseph is 261.07 miles (420.16 km).
Flight distance from St. Louis, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is 261.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from St. Louis to Saint Joseph with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from St. Louis, Missouri to Saint Joseph, Missouri is: 305.74 miles (492.04 km) by car.
Driving from St. Louis to Saint Joseph will take approximately 04 hours 35 minutes.
#1 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in eastern Missouri. St. Louis is known for its Gateway Arch, its baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, and its many attractions, such as the St. Louis Zoo and the Missouri Botanical Garden.
| Population | 315685 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°37'38"N 90°11'52"W |
| Latitude | 38.6272700 |
| Longitude | -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Saint Joseph is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Patee House Museum and the Pony Express National Museum.
| Population | 74074 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°46'7"N 94°50'48"W |
| Latitude | 39.7686100 |
| Longitude | -94.8466300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Saint Joseph: Walter Welsh Avenue (-94.846632,39.768853)
Estimated Travel Time Between St. Louis and Saint Joseph
The distance between St. Louis and Saint Joseph is 492 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between St. Louis and Saint Joseph. The current time is 22:26:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.84 liters (10.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between St. Louis and Saint Joseph.
The estimated cost of gas to go from St. Louis to Saint Joseph is $34.58 (diesel $47.75).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $34.58 | $38.15 | $41.64 | $47.75 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between St. Louis and Saint Joseph (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to St. Louis 12.29 miles (20 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to St. Louis 239.88 miles (386 km)
