Bloomington, Illinois to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

313.1 miles 503.9 km · straight line
375.7 miles estimated 604.7 km · driving distance
7h 34min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Saint Joseph is 313.1 miles (503.9 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.7 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Illinois 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 Bloomington, Illinois to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 34min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 5min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 11min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients