How far is Webb City, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?

The driving distance from Webb City, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.32 mi
03h 10m
Flight
182.36 mi
293.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.36 mi
Kilometers
293.48 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.32 mi
Kilometers
341.69 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in Webb City
Sat, Apr 18, 5:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webb City
2026-04-17T23:03
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webb City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Archie
MO

City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

From Webb City
102.2 mi
01h 35m
To Saint Joseph
110.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Webb City and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Webb City and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1857 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East MacArthur Drive

    1626 ft · 40 sec · East MacArthur Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    71 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    138 m · 16 sec · West Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    1109 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    127.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown

    1637 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East 11th Street

    130 m · 16 sec · East 11th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Charlotte Street

    888 ft · 23 sec · Charlotte Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    977 ft · 23 sec · East 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    691 ft · 18 sec · Locust Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Smithville

    1540 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph

    2441 ft · 60 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    26 mi · 28 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph

    2673 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Edmond Street

    2408 ft · 58 sec · Edmond Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · South 10th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Frederick Avenue

    116 m · 6 sec · Frederick Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Webb City and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
128 mi · 60%
I 29 North
40.7 mi · 19%
Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 5%
East MacArthur Drive
8.16 mi · 4%
I 229 North
6.2 mi · 3%
George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

128 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
182.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Archie
01h 35m from Webb City
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Webb City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Webb City to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Archie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Webb City and 110.1 miles from Saint Joseph.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.24 one way or $56.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Webb City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Archie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Archie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Archie.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

48 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

62 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Independence

68 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

70 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webb City and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 182.36 mi (293.48 km).

Webb City

#1 Webb City

City in Missouri

Population12,134
Coordinates37.1464500, -94.4630000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Saint Joseph

#2 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.

Population74,074
Coordinates39.7686100, -94.8466300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-94.463009, 37.14645)
End: Walter Welsh Avenue (-94.846632, 39.768853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.36 L · about $28.24
Round trip
$56.49
14.98 gal · 56.72 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.24 $56.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.85 $63.71
Premium $4.65 $34.86 $69.72
Diesel $5.30 $39.73 $79.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Webb City and Saint Joseph. The current time is 23:03:05.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.