Arches to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

791.3 miles 1273.5 km · straight line
949.6 miles estimated 1528.2 km · driving distance
19h 6min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Arches from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Arches to Saint Joseph is 791.3 miles (1273.5 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located E of Arches. By car, the driving distance is approximately 949.6 miles, taking about 19h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Arches in Utah 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 Arches 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 Arches to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 6min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 55min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 50min $114–$332* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arches & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Arches
38.73°N, 109.59°W
America/Denver
1510m 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 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients