Asheville to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

730.7 miles 1176 km · straight line
876.9 miles estimated 1411.2 km · driving distance
17h 38min estimated drive time
$84 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Asheville from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Asheville to Saint Joseph is 730.7 miles (1176 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located WNW of Asheville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 876.9 miles, taking about 17h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Asheville in North Carolina 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Asheville 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 Asheville to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 38min $84 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 10min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~22h 55min $105–$307* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Asheville & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Asheville
35.60°N, 82.55°W
America/New_York
649m 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 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients