How far is Saint Joseph, MO from St. Louis, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Saint Joseph and St. Louis is 261.07 miles (420.16 km).

Flight distance from Saint Joseph, MO to St. Louis, MO is 261.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Saint Joseph to St. Louis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, Missouri to St. Louis, Missouri is: 306.27 miles (492.89 km) by car.

Driving from Saint Joseph to St. Louis will take approximately 04 hours 37 minutes.

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Saint Joseph is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Patee House Museum and the Pony Express National Museum.

Population 74074
GPS Coordinates 39°46'7"N 94°50'48"W
Latitude 39.7686100
Longitude -94.8466300
Altitude 270
Country United States
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#2 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in eastern Missouri. St. Louis is known for its Gateway Arch, its baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, and its many attractions, such as the St. Louis Zoo and the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Population 315685
GPS Coordinates 38°37'38"N 90°11'52"W
Latitude 38.6272700
Longitude -90.1978900
Altitude 142
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Saint Joseph and St. Louis

The distance between Saint Joseph and St. Louis is 493 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and St. Louis. The current time is 04:31:21.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 39 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 07 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 06 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 49 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.91 liters (10.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Saint Joseph and St. Louis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Saint Joseph to St. Louis is $34.64 (diesel $47.83).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $34.64 $38.21 $41.72 $47.83

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Saint Joseph and St. Louis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

Driving distance from New York, MO to Saint Joseph 55.11 miles (89 km)

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Driving distance from Florissant, MO to Saint Joseph 298.23 miles (480 km)

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