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Trip from Saint Joseph, MO to Four Seasons, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
223.7 mi
360 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 19m
★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Joseph, MO
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Four Seasons, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
Saint Joseph, MO to Four Seasons, MO is 223.7 miles and takes about 4h 32m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward, single-day drive that avoids complex navigation. Plan for a mix of interstate cruising and surface roads as you head toward your destination. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.8 miles from Saint Joseph, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 52.5 mi | 56m |
| I 29 | 28.4 mi | 30m |
| I 435 | 28 mi | 30m |
| East Broadway Boulevard | 24.3 mi | 32m |
| US 65 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| MO 52 | 15 mi | 19m |
| MO 5 | 14.5 mi | 18m |
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 8.5 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 52.5 mi, about 56m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 13 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,251 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~346 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, MO and Four Seasons, MO.
1
Start on Walter Welsh Avenue
417 ft
·
8 sec
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Walter Welsh Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 12th Street
297 ft
·
10 sec
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North 12th Street
3
Turn right onto Francis Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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Francis Street
4
Turn left onto I 29 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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North 9th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
6
Merge onto US 36
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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US 36
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
8
Merge onto I 229; US 59
4.5 mi
·
4 min
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I 229; US 59
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
10
Merge onto I 29; US 71
26 mi
·
27 min
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I 29; US 71
11
Merge onto I 29; I 435; US 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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I 29; I 435; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 435
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 435
Exit 14
Toward I 435 East: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 24
Exit 63
Toward I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
469 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Merge onto I 70
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
George Brett Super Highway
17
Continue on I 70
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
18
Continue on I 70
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 70
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
20
Continue on I 70
53 mi
·
56 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21
Continue on I 70; US 40
8.5 mi
·
9 min
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U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 78A
Toward US 65 South: Sedalia
23
Merge onto US 65
16 mi
·
18 min
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US 65
24
Turn slight left onto MO 765
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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MO 765
Toward MO 765: Sedalia
25
Continue on MO 765
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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MO 765
26
Turn straight onto North Ohio Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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North Ohio Avenue
27
Turn left onto East Pettis Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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East Pettis Street
28
Continue on West Saline Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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West Saline Street
29
Turn right onto North Engineer Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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North Engineer Avenue
30
Turn left onto US 50
24 mi
·
32 min
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East Broadway Boulevard
31
Turn right onto MO 5
14 mi
·
18 min
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MO 5
Use the right lane.
32
At end of road, turn left onto MO 52
15 mi
·
19 min
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MO 52
33
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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South Grand Avenue
34
Turn slight left onto West 17th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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West 17th Street
35
Turn right onto US 54 Bus; MO 52
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 54 Bus; MO 52
36
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 54 West: Lake of the Ozarks
37
Merge onto US 54
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 54
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 54 Business
39
Enter roundabout onto US 54 Business
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
40
Continue on US 54 Business
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
41
Enter roundabout onto US 54 Business
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
42
Continue on US 54 Business
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
43
Turn right onto MO HH
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Turn right onto Cherokee Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Cherokee Road
45
Turn left onto Spirea Point
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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Spirea Point
46
Arrive at destination
Spirea Point
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 32m estimated drive time, leaving Saint Joseph in the morning should allow you to reach Four Seasons with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your drive; however, consider taking a break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from highway to surface roads, and budget around $40 for gas. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of the highway share, as the shift to surface roads can slow your progress in the latter half of the trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111.8 miles from Saint Joseph, MO, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 miles.
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 49 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.8 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Four Seasons, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Joseph, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Joseph, MO
This is one driving day of about 223.7 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Saint Joseph, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 52.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.8 miles from Saint Joseph, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Dearborn Rest Area (Northbound)
0 mi from route
Dearborn Truck Parking (Southbound)
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Concordia Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Betty's Truck Stop
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.9 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 315 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 64.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the exit toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
8
35.2 mi into trip
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~39m in
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I 435
Keep slight right at fork onto I 435 toward I 435 East: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward I 435 East: Saint Louis
7
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
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US 24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 toward I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Ka...
7
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
7
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.19 one way
$74.38 round trip
$4.22/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $40.51 | $81.03 |
| premium | $5.18 | $45.65 | $91.29 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $47.12 | $94.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.1 | 0 | $23.49 | $10.74 |
| Efficient EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.57 | $8.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.5 | 1 | $31.32 | $14.32 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Saint Joseph, MO
Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
S 13 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Four Seasons, MO
Afternoon in Four Seasons on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
4h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About 54% of this drive is on highways, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and I-29. The longest stretch without a major change in road type covers 52.5 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. You'll transition between this faster-paced highway travel and more typical surface roads. Expect to encounter a moderate number of exits and potential for urban merging as you pass through populated areas.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.5 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 223.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.2 miles (I 435): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.2 miles (US 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,027 ft
684 ft
Total Climb
460 ft
Total Descent
598 ft
Highest Point
1,027 ft
~191.7 mi in
Elevation Range
343 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saint Joseph, MO and Four Seasons, MO, road signs point toward Kansas City and Sports Complex.
Kansas City
63.2 mi in
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~1h 10m
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via US 24
Sports Complex
63.2 mi in
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~1h 10m
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via US 24
About the Cities
Starting in Saint Joseph, MO
Full guide →Founded 1843
Top landmarks
- • Patee House
- • Missouri Theatre — theater, former movie theater and commercial building in St. Joseph, Missouri, U...
- • German-American Bank Building — historic building in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 223.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 24 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Four Seasons, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.2 miles (I 435): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.2 miles (US 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Four Seasons, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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