Origin
Weston, MO
Late night in Weston on Sunday
Local time
2:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weston, 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
45m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 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 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weston, MO
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Saint Joseph, MO
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Trip Overview
Weston, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is 36.2 miles and takes about 45m via Trooper Fred F. Guthrie Jr. Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest drive connects two locations within Missouri, offering a straightforward journey. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an extended highway cruise. With a drive time under an hour, it’s perfect for a spontaneous day trip or a quick connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trooper Fred F. Guthrie Jr. Memorial Highway | 21.8 mi | 23m |
| I 229 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| 273 Highway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| JJ Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Edmond Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 10th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Trooper Fred F. Guthrie Jr. Memorial Highway
— 21.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weston, MO and Saint Joseph, MO.
1
Start on Thomas Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
Thomas Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
4
Continue on MO JJ
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
JJ Highway
5
Continue on MO 273
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
273 Highway
6
At end of road, turn left onto MO 273
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
273 Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
8
Merge onto I 29; US 71
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Trooper Fred F. Guthrie Jr. Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 43
Toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph
10
Continue on I 229
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 229
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 6A
Toward Central Business District
12
Continue on Edmond Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Edmond Street
13
Turn left onto I 29 Business
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South 10th Street
14
Turn right onto I 29 Business
379 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frederick Avenue
15
Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
Walter Welsh Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Walter Welsh Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Weston, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.3 — 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
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MO 273 / 273 Highway
At end of road, turn left onto MO 273 / 273 Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
5
29.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 43
Toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph
5
35.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Central Business District
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6A
Toward Central Business District
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.66 one way
$11.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 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 | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
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
2:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
NW 12 to 15 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:51AM CDT until April 19 at 8:32PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:04AM CDT until April 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
6 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
45m 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 route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 16% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a mix of roads, including stretches on Trooper Fred F. Guthrie Jr. Memorial Highway, I 229, and 273 Highway. The longest continuous segment you'll experience is 21.8 miles on Trooper Fred F. Guthrie Jr. Memorial Highway. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate through local roads.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on Trooper Fred F. Guthrie Jr. Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (MO 273 / 273 Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on Trooper Fred F. Guthrie Jr. Memorial Highway. 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (MO 273 / 273 Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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