Origin
Mount Vernon, MO
Afternoon in Mount Vernon on Monday
Local time
1:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, MO to Saint Joseph, MO
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
232.9 mi
375 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
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6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Joseph, MO
Andrés Oliver Joya Zapata
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Vernon, MO to Saint Joseph, MO covers 232.9 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Center Street, North Hazel Street, West Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
116.5 miles from Mount Vernon, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 232.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Center Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Vernon, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Hazel Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Spring Park Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Springfield Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Java Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Northwoods Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Garrison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Center Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, MO and Saint Joseph, MO.
1
Start on the route
240 ft
·
24 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West Center Street
341 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Center Street
3
Turn right onto North Hazel Street
174 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Hazel Street
4
Turn left onto West Water Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Water Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Spring Park Boulevard
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Spring Park Boulevard
6
Turn left
16 mi
·
18 min
7
Continue on Springfield Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Street
8
Continue straight
8.3 mi
·
9 min
9
Turn right onto East Java Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Java Street
10
Continue on East Northwoods Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Northwoods Street
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Garrison Avenue
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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North Garrison Avenue
12
Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
13
Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
128 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
15
Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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11th Street, Downtown
16
Turn straight onto East 11th Street
427 ft
·
16 sec
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East 11th Street
17
Turn right onto Charlotte Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Charlotte Street
18
Turn left onto East 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 9th Street
19
Turn right onto Locust Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Locust Street
20
Continue straight
3.0 mi
·
5 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Smithville
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 169 North: Smithville
23
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
24
Take the exit slight left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
25
Merge slight right
12 mi
·
13 min
26
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
2 min
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
26 mi
·
27 min
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I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
28
Take the exit slight right toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph
29
Continue straight
5.7 mi
·
6 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Central Business District
31
Continue on Edmond Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Edmond Street
32
Turn left onto South 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South 10th Street
33
Turn right onto Frederick Avenue
381 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frederick Avenue
34
Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue
138 ft
·
3 sec
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Walter Welsh Avenue
35
Arrive at your destination
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 116.5 miles from Mount Vernon, MO, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.5 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
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 Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, MO
This is one driving day of about 232.9 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Vernon, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.5 mi from Mount Vernon, MO · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 116.5 miles from Mount Vernon, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.38 one way
$70.75 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.00 | $77.99 |
| premium | $4.80 | $43.97 | $87.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.74 | $103.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.9 | 0 | $24.45 | $11.18 |
| Efficient EV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.38 | $9.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.2 | 1 | $32.61 | $14.91 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
1:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Nevada, MO
116 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
11 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
3h 42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Vernon, MO to Saint Joseph, MO covers 232.9 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Center Street, North Hazel Street, West Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.5 miles from Mount Vernon, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.38 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Vernon, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Vernon, MO to Saint Joseph, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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