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Trip from Archie, MO to Saint Joseph, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

110.4 mi

178 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Archie, MO, MO

Archie, MO

Mikhail Nilov

city in and county seat of Buchanan County, Missouri, United States

Saint Joseph, MO

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Trip Overview

This 110.4-mile journey from Archie, MO, to Saint Joseph, MO, is a manageable 1-hour and 47-minute drive. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays, and is estimated to cost around $17 in fuel. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving to speak of, making for a more direct, turn-heavy experience. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travels. Plan for a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.2 miles from Archie, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Street — —
High School Avenue — —
South West Outer Road — —
I 49 North — —
11th Street — —
East 11th Street — —
Charlotte Street — —
East 9th Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Archie, MO and Saint Joseph, MO.

1

Start on West Walnut Street

141 ft · 11 sec · West Walnut Street
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn right onto High School Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · High School Avenue
4

At the end of the road, turn right onto South West Outer Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · South West Outer Road
5

Turn left

0.2 mi · 32 sec
6

Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

0.3 mi · 17 sec · I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
7

Merge slight left

47 mi · 55 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown

0.3 mi · 26 sec · 11th Street, Downtown
9

Turn straight onto East 11th Street

427 ft · 16 sec · East 11th Street
10

Turn right onto Charlotte Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Charlotte Street
11

Turn left onto East 9th Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East 9th Street
12

Turn right onto Locust Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Locust Street
13

Continue straight

3.0 mi · 5 min
14

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

0.9 mi · 1 min · MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville
15

Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Smithville

0.3 mi · 24 sec · US 169 North: Smithville
16

Continue straight

1.2 mi · 1 min
17

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

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
18

Merge slight right

12 mi · 13 min
19

Merge slight left

2.7 mi · 2 min
20

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

26 mi · 27 min · I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
21

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

0.5 mi · 54 sec · I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph
22

Continue straight

5.7 mi · 6 min
23

Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Central Business District
24

Continue on Edmond Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Edmond Street
25

Turn left onto South 10th Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · South 10th Street
26

Turn right onto Frederick Avenue

381 ft · 6 sec · Frederick Avenue
27

Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue

138 ft · 3 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue
28

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 47-minute duration and 110.4-mile length, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can leave whenever suits you best, perhaps after morning errands in Archie. Since there are no significant highway stretches, you won't need to plan for lengthy fuel stops; the estimated $17 fuel cost is quite low. Keep an eye out for the various local road transitions, as these are the primary characteristics of this route. A good tip is to ensure your navigation is set to avoid highways, which will keep you on these direct local roads as intended.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.2 miles from Archie, MO, or about 53m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 24 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.2 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Joseph, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Archie, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Archie, MO

This is one driving day of about 110.4 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Archie, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Missouri, United States, that is one of two county seats of Jackson County and the largest city in Missouri

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kansas City, MO

55 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lee's Summit, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kansas City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.2 miles from Archie, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chef Tito´s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Kansas City, Missouri

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.2

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18168414700

Visit website

Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kansas City, Missouri

0.7 mi

Palacio Maya Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kansas City, Missouri

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Core Coffee & Eatery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kansas City, Missouri

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.2

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18162875027

Visit website

Chef Tito´s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.2

North Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18168414700

Visit website

Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.2

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18164210002

Visit website

Palacio Maya Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.1

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18162167647

Visit website

Wolcano Teppanyaki

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.2

North Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18168281200

Visit website

Equal Minded Cafe KC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.3

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18169339626

Visit website

Vietnam Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.2

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18164724888

Visit website

Cafe Trio

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive mile 47.3

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18167563227

Visit website

El Canelo Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.4

Elwood, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19133655550

Visit website

Core Coffee & Eatery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.2

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18162875027

Visit website

Glore Psychiatric Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 110.4

St Joseph, Missouri

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18162328471

Visit website

Money Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 47.3

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+18168812683

Visit website

Meadowmere Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 31.5

Grandview, Missouri

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18163164888

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.26 one way

$34.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.95 $37.90
premium $4.89 $21.25 $42.49
diesel $5.61 $24.37 $48.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.1 0 $11.59 $5.30
Efficient EV 27.6 0 $9.66 $4.42
EV Truck/SUV 44.2 0 $15.46 $7.07

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Archie, MO

Late night in Archie on Sunday

Local time

1:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, MO

Late night in Saint Joseph on Sunday

Local time

1:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 47m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns, as this route has a 0% highway share. The road is consistently local, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and along smaller arteries for the entire 110.4 miles. There's no single 'longest stretch' to note, as the drive is a continuous series of connected local roads rather than long, uninterrupted segments. This 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be more engaged with the immediate surroundings rather than cruising on high-speed thoroughfares.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Archie, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Archie, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 110.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Archie, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Joseph, MO before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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