Colorado Springs to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

536.9 miles 864.1 km · straight line
598.8 miles actual route 963.7 km · driving distance
10h 42min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Saint Joseph is 536.9 miles (864.1 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 598.8 miles, taking about 10h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 42min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 50min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~13h 55min $72–$210* Comfort

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM