Deadwood to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

555.3 miles 893.7 km · straight line
666.4 miles estimated 1072.4 km · driving distance
13h 24min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Deadwood from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Deadwood to Saint Joseph is 555.3 miles (893.7 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located ESE of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 666.4 miles, taking about 13h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota 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. 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 Deadwood 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 Deadwood to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 24min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 5min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 25min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Deadwood & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m 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 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients