Estes Park to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

565.6 miles 910.3 km · straight line
678.8 miles estimated 1092.4 km · driving distance
13h 39min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Estes Park from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Estes Park to Saint Joseph is 565.6 miles (910.3 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located E of Estes Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 678.8 miles, taking about 13h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Estes Park 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 Estes Park 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 Estes Park to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 39min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 23min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 45min $81–$238* Comfort

Quick Facts

Estes Park
40.38°N, 105.52°W
America/Denver
2293m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients