Los Angeles to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1347.1 miles 2167.9 km · straight line
1631.2 miles actual route 2625.1 km · driving distance
28h 21min estimated drive time
$157 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 13min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Los Angeles to Saint Joseph is 1347.1 miles (2167.9 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located ENE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1631.2 miles, taking about 28h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 13min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 21min $157 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 1min $130–$245* Budget
Train ~36h 51min $196–$571* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 449 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM