Mattoon to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

345 miles 555.2 km · straight line
414 miles estimated 666.2 km · driving distance
8h 20min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Mattoon from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Mattoon to Saint Joseph is 345 miles (555.2 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located W of Mattoon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 414 miles, taking about 8h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Mattoon in Illinois 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 Mattoon 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 Mattoon to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 20min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 0min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 55min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mattoon & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Mattoon
39.48°N, 88.37°W
America/Chicago
224m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients