Memphis to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

413.5 miles 665.4 km · straight line
504.6 miles actual route 812.1 km · driving distance
10h 5min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
322° NW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Memphis to Saint Joseph is 413.5 miles (665.4 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located NW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 504.6 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 5min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 6min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 35min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM