Columbus, Ohio to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

628 miles 1010.7 km · straight line
673.9 miles actual route 1084.6 km · driving distance
12h 48min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Saint Joseph is 628 miles (1010.7 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located W of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 673.9 miles, taking about 12h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 48min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 22min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~16h 38min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM