Origin
Black Jack, MO
Afternoon in Black Jack on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Black Jack, MO to Saint Joseph, MO
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Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
300 mi
483 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 31m
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6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black Jack, MO
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Saint Joseph, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Black Jack, MO to Saint Joseph, MO covers 300 miles and takes about 5h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, I 29, I 435 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 215.4 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
150 miles from Black Jack, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 44m highway drive covering 300 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and I 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 215.4 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 215.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 29. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 300 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road
Turn left onto MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
10.9 mi into trip
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~15m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
8
11.7 mi into trip
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~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
8
235.7 mi into trip
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~4h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8B
Toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
6
266.8 mi into trip
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~5h 7m in
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I 29; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71 toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 215.4 mi | 4h 4m |
| I 29 | 26 mi | 27m |
| I 435 | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| I 229 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 215.4 mi, about 4h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Jack, MO and Saint Joseph, MO.
1
Start on Parker Road
392 ft
·
9 sec
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Parker Road
2
Continue on Old Halls Ferry Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Halls Ferry Road
3
Turn right onto Mehl Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Mehl Avenue
4
Turn right onto Netherton Drive
394 ft
·
18 sec
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Netherton Drive
5
Turn left onto MO AC
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
New Halls Ferry Road
Use the left / right lanes.
6
Turn sharp right onto Dunn Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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Dunn Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 270 West
8
Merge onto I 270
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
10
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
this road
Exit 20A-B
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 70
215 mi
·
4 hr 4 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 70
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14
Continue on I 70
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 70
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
16
Continue on I 70
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
George Brett Super Highway
17
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 8B
Toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 435; US 24
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
19
Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I435 N
20
Continue on I 435
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 435
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 29; US 71
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 43
Toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph
23
Continue on I 229
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 229
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 6A
Toward Central Business District
25
Continue on Edmond Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Edmond Street
26
Turn left onto I 29 Business
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South 10th Street
27
Turn right onto I 29 Business
379 ft
·
6 sec
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Frederick Avenue
28
Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue
137 ft
·
2 sec
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Walter Welsh Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Walter Welsh Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150 miles from Black Jack, MO, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 215.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150 miles or 2h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Joseph, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Black Jack, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Black Jack, MO
This is one driving day of about 300 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Black Jack, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 215.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150 mi from Black Jack, MO · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 150 miles from Black Jack, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 215.4 miles.
Arriving in Saint Joseph, MO
The final approach into Saint Joseph, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Saint Joseph, MO.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.90 one way
$93.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $51.50 | $102.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $57.73 | $115.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.24 | $132.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90 | 1 | $31.50 | $14.40 |
| Efficient EV | 75 | 0 | $26.25 | $12.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120 | 1 | $42.00 | $19.20 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Joseph, MO
Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Quincy, IL
150 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
34 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Black Jack, MO to Saint Joseph, MO covers 300 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, I 29, I 435. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150 miles from Black Jack, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 300 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Black Jack, MO to Saint Joseph, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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