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Trip from Saint Joseph, MO to Sherrill, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 54m
Distance
303.1 mi
488 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 41m
★
6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 1m
3 PM
6h 5m
5 PM
6h 19m
8 PM
5h 47m
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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Sherrill, MO
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Trip Overview
Saint Joseph, MO to Sherrill, MO is 303.1 miles and takes about 5h 54m via US 63, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on highways but with a noticeable portion on surface roads. Consider this route if you're looking for a manageable one-day drive that doesn't require extensive planning, with the option to make good time.
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
151.5 miles from Saint Joseph, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 73.5 mi | 1h 29m |
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 54.4 mi | 58m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 54.3 mi | 58m |
| I 29 | 28.4 mi | 30m |
| I 435 | 28 mi | 30m |
| North Bishop Avenue | 28 mi | 35m |
| MO A | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| MO E | 7.5 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 73.5 mi, about 1h 29m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,287 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~346 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 102 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 Sherrill, MO.
1
Start on Walter Welsh Avenue
417 ft
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8 sec
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Walter Welsh Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 12th Street
297 ft
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10 sec
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North 12th Street
3
Turn right onto Francis Street
0.2 mi
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37 sec
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Francis Street
4
Turn left onto I 29 Business
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North 9th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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15 sec
6
Merge onto US 36
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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US 36
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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21 sec
Toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
8
Merge onto I 229; US 59
4.5 mi
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4 min
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I 229; US 59
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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29 sec
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
10
Merge onto I 29; US 71
26 mi
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27 min
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I 29; US 71
11
Merge onto I 29; I 435; US 71
2.2 mi
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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
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30 min
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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
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23 sec
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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
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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
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29 sec
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George Brett Super Highway
17
Continue on I 70
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
18
Continue on I 70
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 70
2.6 mi
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3 min
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
20
Continue on I 70
53 mi
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56 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21
Continue on I 70; US 40
32 mi
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34 min
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U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
22 mi
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24 min
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U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
23
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.6 mi
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1 min
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Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
25
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.5 mi
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1 min
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Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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15 sec
Exit 128A
Toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
27
Turn slight right
192 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
28
Merge onto US 63 Conn
521 ft
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11 sec
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US 63 Conn
Use the slight right lane.
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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49 sec
Toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
Use the straight lane.
30
Merge onto US 63
27 mi
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29 min
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US 63
31
Take the exit onto US 63
1.5 mi
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2 min
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US 63
Toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
32
Take the exit onto US 63
217 ft
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4 sec
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US 63
Toward US 63 South, US 50
33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 63
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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US 63
Toward US 63 South, US 50
34
Keep slight left at fork onto US 63
0.1 mi
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15 sec
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US 63
Toward US 63 South, US 50 East
Use the slight left lane.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 63
12 mi
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14 min
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US 63
36
Keep slight right at fork onto US 63
33 mi
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43 min
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US 63
Toward US 63 South: Rolla
37
Turn right onto MO A
7.5 mi
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10 min
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MO A
38
Turn straight onto MO E
7.5 mi
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10 min
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MO E
39
Enter roundabout onto MO E
62 ft
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1 sec
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Tim Bradley Way
40
Continue on MO E
0.4 mi
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48 sec
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Tim Bradley Way
Use the left lane.
41
Turn slight right onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
30 ft
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0 sec
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North Bishop Avenue
42
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
145 ft
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2 sec
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North Bishop Avenue
43
Continue on I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
28 mi
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35 min
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North Bishop Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
44
Turn right onto MO CC
0.8 mi
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1 min
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MO CC
45
Turn right onto Shafer Road
0.2 mi
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57 sec
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Shafer Road
46
Arrive at destination
Shafer Road
Trip Plan
For this 303.1-mile trip, departing in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the approximately 5h 54m drive. Since it's a single-day route with a fuel cost estimated around $47, you can easily make it in one go. The longest stretch without a major change is 73.5 miles on US 63, so plan your stops accordingly, perhaps before or after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from highway to surface roads, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination or the next service area.
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 151.5 miles from Saint Joseph, MO, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.5 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 67 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.5 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sherrill, 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 303.1 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 US 63 for about 73.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151.5 miles from Saint Joseph, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 63 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.5 miles.
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
Boonville Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Boonville Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Betty's Truck Stop
0.1 mi from route
Midway Auto Truck Plaza
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
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 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
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 325 decision points cluster between mile 35.2 and 214 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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~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
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~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
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~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
9
214 mi into trip
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~3h 56m in
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US 63
Keep slight left at fork onto US 63 toward US 63 South, US 50 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 63 South, US 50 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.99 one way
$93.98 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $51.53 | $103.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $58.81 | $117.61 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $66.81 | $133.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.9 | 1 | $31.83 | $14.55 |
| Efficient EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.52 | $12.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.2 | 1 | $42.43 | $19.40 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Saint Joseph on Thursday
Local time
1:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
ESE 3 mph
56% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 19 at 3:19AM CDT until August 19 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 11:31PM CDT until August 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Sherrill, MO
Late night in Sherrill on Thursday
Local time
1:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 6 mph
33% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 19 at 3:19AM CDT until August 19 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 11:31PM CDT until August 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
76°F
Columbia, MO
152 mi in
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 54m 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 45% of this 303.1-mile route is on highways, with the remaining 55% on surface roads. You'll encounter a long stretch of 73.5 miles on US 63, likely offering some rural cruising. Expect the transition from highway to surface roads to occur at some point, requiring a change in driving pace. Given the mixed profile, be prepared for varying traffic conditions and speed limits throughout the 5h 54m drive.
45% 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: 73.5 mi on US 63.
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 35.2 miles in near I 435.
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 32 significant decision points across 303.1 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 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; at 63.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,197 ft
627 ft
Total Climb
796 ft
Total Descent
493 ft
Highest Point
1,197 ft
~303.1 mi in
Elevation Range
570 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 Sherrill, MO, road signs point toward Kansas City, Sports Complex and Moberly.
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
Moberly
184.5 mi in
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~3h 23m
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 5h 54m. Total distance: 303.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.5 miles on US 63. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 27 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 Sherrill, 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 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 63.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sherrill, MO before the return drive.
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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