How far is Weston, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?
The driving distance from Weston, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weston and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weston and Saint Joseph.
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Start on Thomas Street
10 m · 4 sec · Thomas Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1037 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on JJ Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · JJ Highway
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Continue on 273 Highway
4 mi · 6 min · 273 Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 273 Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · 273 Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
689 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trooper Fred F. Guthrie Jr. Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 23 min · Trooper Fred F. Guthrie Jr. Memorial Highway
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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 Weston and Saint Joseph.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Trooper Fred F. Guthrie Jr. Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Trooper Fred F. Guthrie Jr. Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Weston and Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weston to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dearborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Weston and 14.4 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weston and Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Dearborn
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 Dearborn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weston and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 24.87 mi (40.03 km).
#1 Weston
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 39.4111100, -94.9016300 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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