Denver to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

538.5 miles 866.7 km · straight line
616.3 miles actual route 991.8 km · driving distance
10h 46min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Denver from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Denver to Saint Joseph is 538.5 miles (866.7 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 616.3 miles, taking about 10h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 46min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 55min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~14h 0min $74–$216* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM