Long Beach, California to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1352.5 miles 2176.6 km · straight line
1645 miles actual route 2647.3 km · driving distance
28h 41min estimated drive time
$158 - $195 estimated fuel cost
~3h 13min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Saint Joseph is 1352.5 miles (2176.6 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located ENE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1645 miles, taking about 28h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 13min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 41min $158 - $195 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 25min $132–$247* Budget
Train ~37h 17min $197–$576* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 451 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM