Lexington, Kentucky to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

568.4 miles 914.8 km · straight line
682.1 miles estimated 1097.8 km · driving distance
13h 43min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Saint Joseph is 568.4 miles (914.8 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located WNW of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 682.1 miles, taking about 13h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky 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. 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 Lexington, Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 43min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 28min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 50min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m 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 43.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients