Drive or Fly: Bonne Terre, MO to Saint Joseph, MO?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for STL–MCI. At 351 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 42m
Distance
351 mi
Total Cost
$112
CO2
142 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 49m
32m in the air
Air Distance
264 mi
Total Cost
$186
CO2
67 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between STL and MCI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 42m | 4h 49m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $112 | $186 |
| Carbon footprint | 142 kg CO2 | 67 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 70; US 40, I 29; US 71, I 64; US 40; US 61
via US 24; US 36; MO 110, I 64; US 40; US 61, US 67
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Bonne Terre, MO to Saint Joseph, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.