Origin
Mound City, MO
Late night in Mound City on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mound City, 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
42m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mound City, MO
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Saint Joseph, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection in the Missouri Midwest, the 37.1-mile journey from Mound City to Saint Joseph is a straightforward choice. Expect to spend about 42 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an incredibly economical route to manage. You will primarily utilize I-29 and I-229 before transitioning onto Francis Street to reach your destination. Because the entire drive takes place within the state of Missouri, you can anticipate a consistent regional feel throughout the transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 26.9 mi | 28m |
| I 229 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Francis Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| MO 118 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Felix Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Frederick Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 26.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mound City, MO and Saint Joseph, MO.
1
Start on this road
97 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 59
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn left onto MO 118
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
MO 118
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 29 South: Saint Joseph
5
Merge onto I 29
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 29
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 56B
Toward I 229 South: Downtown Saint Joseph
7
Merge onto I 229
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 229
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 6A
Toward Central Business District
9
Turn straight onto Felix Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Felix Street
10
Turn left onto North 4th Street
283 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 4th Street
11
Turn right onto Francis Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Francis Street
12
Turn left onto I 29 Business
254 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 10th Street
13
Turn right onto I 29 Business
379 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frederick Avenue
14
Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
Walter Welsh Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Walter Welsh Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 59 / State Street
Turn right onto US 59 / State Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 South: Saint Joseph
Navigation decision point
Toward I 29 South: Saint Joseph
5
27.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 229 South: Downtown Saint Joseph
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 56B
Toward I 229 South: Downtown Saint Joseph
5
36.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Central Business District
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6A
Toward Central Business District
5
36.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
North 4th Street
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.80 one way
$11.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Saint Joseph, MO
Late night in Saint Joseph on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
SSW 17 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 9:58PM CDT until April 13 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 9:58PM CDT until April 13 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill...
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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a high-speed, highway-focused personality, with 96% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will settle into a steady rhythm on I-29, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.9 miles. Because the route is so heavily dominated by interstate travel, you should prepare for a consistent, efficient pace rather than a winding backroads experience. As you transition from the highway onto Francis Street, the environment shifts from open interstate to the more controlled flow of local city infrastructure. It is a no-nonsense drive designed for getting you from point A to point B as directly as possible.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on I 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and I 229. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 59 / State Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 59 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,068 ft
1,004 ft
Total Climb
37 ft
Total Descent
64 ft
Highest Point
1,068 ft
~10.8 mi in
Elevation Range
64 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on I 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 59 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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