Davenport to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

254.5 miles 409.6 km · straight line
318.1 miles estimated 512 km · driving distance
6h 24min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Davenport to Saint Joseph is 254.5 miles (409.6 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located WSW of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 318.1 miles, taking about 6h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Davenport 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 Davenport to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 24min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 41min $25–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 5min $38–$111* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 97.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients