Saint Joseph, MO Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Saint Joseph, MO is a local road trip base with 47 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 303 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Saint Joseph, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
47
Longest Drive
494.7 mi
Steele, MO
Quickest Drive
3h 45m
Versailles, MO
Plan Around Saint Joseph, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Saint Joseph, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Saint Joseph, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Saint Joseph, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Steele, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Caruthersville, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to New Madrid, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Clarkton, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Malden, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Campbell, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Oran, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Poplar Bluff, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to De Soto, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Hillsboro, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Lemay, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Byrnes Mill, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Riverview, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Sappington, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Bourbon, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Clayton, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Hillsdale, MO
Saint Joseph, MO to Pagedale, MO
Driving from Saint Joseph, MO
Expect an average of 303 miles and about 5h 52m behind the wheel when leaving Saint Joseph, MO. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 495 miles (9h 12m), while the shortest is just 185 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Saint Joseph, MO include Steele, MO (494.7 mi, 9h 12m), Caruthersville, MO (486.6 mi, 9h 6m), New Madrid, MO (454.9 mi, 8h 32m), Clarkton, MO (447 mi, 9h), and Malden, MO (442.4 mi, 8h 56m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 303-mile trip from Saint Joseph, MO, budget about $45 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 46 mapped routes leaving Saint Joseph, MO and 1 routes heading into Saint Joseph, MO, covering 47 total connections. Distances range from 185 to 495 miles.
The longest mapped route from Saint Joseph, MO covers 495 miles and takes approximately 9h 12m. Shorter options start at just 185 miles.
The average route from Saint Joseph, MO runs about 303 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 303-mile trip from Saint Joseph, MO costs roughly $45 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Saint Joseph, MO include Steele, MO, Caruthersville, MO, New Madrid, MO and Clarkton, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Saint Joseph, MO at a Glance
Founded
1843
Elevation
889 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Saint Joseph, MO
A sampling of people born in Saint Joseph, MO.
Eminem
1972
American rapper (born 1972)
Jane Wyman
1917–2007
American actress (1917–2007)
Walter Cronkite
1916–2009
American broadcast journalist (1916-2009)
Coleman Hawkins
1904–1969
American jazz saxophonist (1904–1969)
Jim Webb
1946
American politician, military officer and author (born 1946)
Betty Garrett
1919–2011
American actress, comedian, singer, and dancer (1919–2011)
Nellie Tayloe Ross
1876–1977
First woman state governor in the U.S.
Shere Hite
1942–2020
German-American sexologist
Georgia Hale
1900–1985
American silent film actress (1905–1985)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Saint Joseph, MO.
Patee House
Missouri Theatre
theater, former movie theater and commercial building in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States
German-American Bank Building
historic building in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA
Jesse James Home Museum
historic house in Missouri, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q745120), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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