Apple Valley, California to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1279.3 miles 2058.9 km · straight line
1535.2 miles estimated 2470.7 km · driving distance
30h 53min estimated drive time
$148 - $182 estimated fuel cost
~3h 4min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Saint Joseph is 1279.3 miles (2058.9 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located ENE of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1535.2 miles, taking about 30h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 4min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California and Saint Joseph. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, California to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 53min $148 - $182 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 4min $123–$230* Budget
Train ~40h 9min $184–$537* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 426 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients