Flagstaff to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

972.2 miles 1564.6 km · straight line
1166.6 miles estimated 1877.5 km · driving distance
23h 28min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Flagstaff to Saint Joseph is 972.2 miles (1564.6 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located ENE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1166.6 miles, taking about 23h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 28min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 10min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~30h 30min $140–$408* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 324 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients