Drive or Fly: Saint Joseph, MO to Sainte Genevieve, 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 MCI–BLV. At 354 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 47m
Distance
354.7 mi
Total Cost
$113
CO2
143 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 25m
34m in the air
Air Distance
286 mi
Total Cost
$186
CO2
73 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MCI and BLV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 47m | 4h 25m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $113 | $186 |
| Carbon footprint | 143 kg CO2 | 73 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 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 70; US 40, I 70, I 55
via US 36, US 61, I 55
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Saint Joseph, MO to Sainte Genevieve, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.