How far is Sugar Creek, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
The driving distance from Sugar Creek, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sugar Creek and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Creek and Saint Joseph.
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Start on South Kentucky Avenue
18 m · 8 sec · South Kentucky Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sterling Avenue
2543 ft · 51 sec · South Sterling Avenue
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Turn right
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn slight left
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 435 North: Claycomo
1230 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 22 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 Sugar Creek and Saint Joseph.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sugar Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sugar Creek to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Platte City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Sugar Creek and 31.9 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sugar Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Platte City
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 Platte City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Creek and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 50.32 mi (80.99 km).
#1 Sugar Creek
City in Missouri
| Population | 3,235 |
| Coordinates | 39.1097300, -94.4446700 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
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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