Saint Joseph to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Saint Joseph from Yosemite?

The distance from Saint Joseph to Yosemite is 1331.5 miles (2142.9 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located W of Saint Joseph. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1597.9 miles, taking about 32h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Saint Joseph in Missouri and Yosemite in California.

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 Saint Joseph and Yosemite. 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.