How far is Thayer, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
The driving distance from Thayer, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 367.5 miles (591.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.3 miles (462.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Polk County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thayer and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thayer and Saint Joseph.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Front Street
133 m · 18 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left
95.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Continue straight
30.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Sedalia
1511 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar
596 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar
64 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway
87.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway
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Continue straight
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
37.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown
1637 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11th Street
130 m · 16 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
888 ft · 23 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
977 ft · 23 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto Locust Street
691 ft · 18 sec · Locust Street
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Continue straight
3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Smithville
1540 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
2441 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight right
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 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 Thayer and Saint Joseph.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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95.3 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thayer and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thayer to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 367.5 miles (591.4 km) and usually takes 05h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Humansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.3 miles from Thayer and 190.1 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.3 miles (462.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.91 one way or $97.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Thayer and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Humansville
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 Humansville.
Sedalia
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thayer and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 287.28 mi (462.34 km).
#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: 591 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $48.91 | $97.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.16 | $110.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.36 | $120.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.79 | $137.59 |
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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