Baltimore to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

970.6 miles 1562.1 km · straight line
1075.2 miles actual route 1730.4 km · driving distance
20h 33min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Baltimore to Saint Joseph is 970.6 miles (1562.1 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1075.2 miles, taking about 20h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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 Baltimore and Saint Joseph. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baltimore to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 33min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 40min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~26h 43min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 324 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM