Madison, Wisconsin to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

362.8 miles 583.9 km · straight line
435.4 miles estimated 700.7 km · driving distance
8h 46min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
233° SW bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Saint Joseph is 362.8 miles (583.9 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located SW of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 435.4 miles, taking about 8h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 46min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 31min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 20min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m 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 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients