New River Gorge to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

748.5 miles 1204.6 km · straight line
898.2 miles estimated 1445.5 km · driving distance
18h 4min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Saint Joseph?

The distance from New River Gorge to Saint Joseph is 748.5 miles (1204.6 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located WNW of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 898.2 miles, taking about 18h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia 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. 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. 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 New River Gorge 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 New River Gorge to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 4min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 41min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 29min $108–$314* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m 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 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients