How far is Waynesville, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
The driving distance from Waynesville, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waynesville and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesville and Saint Joseph.
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Start on the route
93 m · 19 sec
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Turn left
36.3 mi · 53 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
12 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West 17th Street
530 ft · 15 sec · West 17th Street
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Continue on South Grand Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
15 mi · 19 min · West 4th Street
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Continue straight
14.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
16.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
78 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Continue on Blue Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Blue Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North
2282 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 13 min
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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 Waynesville and Saint Joseph.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West 4th Street
Continue straight
78 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waynesville and 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 Waynesville to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Knob Noster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Waynesville and 136.4 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waynesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Knob Noster
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 Knob Noster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waynesville and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 195.6 mi (314.79 km).
#1 Waynesville
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,308 |
| Coordinates | 37.8286500, -92.2007200 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.62 | $69.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.04 | $78.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.72 | $85.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.69 | $97.38 |
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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