Origin
Saint Joseph, MO
Late night in Saint Joseph on Friday
Local time
4:29 AM
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Current temp
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Trip from Saint Joseph, MO to Bernie, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 47m
Distance
443.8 mi
714 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 39m
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6 AM
8h 47m
8 AM
9h 3m
10 AM
8h 53m
12 PM
8h 51m
3 PM
8h 54m
5 PM
9h 2m
8 PM
8h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Joseph, MO
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Bernie, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Joseph, MO to Bernie, MO covers 443.8 miles and takes about 8h 47m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on North 12th Street, Francis Street, North 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
221.9 miles from Saint Joseph, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 47m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 47m drive with frequent turns across 443.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 12th 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Joseph, MO to Bernie, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 12th Street | — | — |
| Francis Street | — | — |
| North 9th Street | — | — |
| I 229 South | — | — |
| I 29 South | — | — |
| US 169 South | — | — |
| Broadway Boulevard | — | — |
| West 6th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 12th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, MO and Bernie, MO.
1
Start on Walter Welsh Avenue
417 ft
·
9 sec
·
Walter Welsh Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 12th Street
299 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 12th Street
3
Turn right onto Francis Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Francis Street
4
Turn left onto North 9th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 9th Street
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
6
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
8
Merge slight left
4.5 mi
·
4 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
10
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
27 min
11
Merge slight right
2.2 mi
·
2 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South: Kansas City Downtown
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 169 South: Kansas City Downtown
14
Merge slight left
5.2 mi
·
7 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broadway Boulevard
16
Turn left onto West 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 6th Street
17
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 35 North, I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
18
Continue on George Brett Super Highway
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
George Brett Super Highway
19
Keep slight right to continue on George Brett Super Highway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
George Brett Super Highway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Bruce R. Watkins Drive
38 mi
·
45 min
·
Bruce R. Watkins Drive
21
Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
MO 7 South: Clinton
22
Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
MO 7 South: Clinton
23
Continue straight
68 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
24
Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
25
Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Payne Stewart Highway
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 65 South: Branson
27
Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Schoolcraft Freeway
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 60 East: Cabool
29
Merge slight left
82 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
30
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
31
Keep slight right
4.8 mi
·
6 min
32
Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Westwood Boulevard
33
Turn slight left
276 ft
·
12 sec
34
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
35
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
36
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
29 min
37
Take the exit slight right toward Dexter
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dexter
38
Turn right onto North One Mile Road
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
North One Mile Road
39
Turn left
1.2 mi
·
2 min
40
At the end of the road, turn right
9.2 mi
·
13 min
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 221.9 miles from Saint Joseph, MO, or about 4h 23m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 98 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 221.9 miles or 4h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 221.9 miles or 4h 23m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bernie, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Joseph, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Joseph, MO
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bernie, MO
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Saint Joseph, MO.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 221.9 mi from Saint Joseph, MO · 4h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
222 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Billings, MOOvernight Options
Night 1
222 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Billings, MO after about 222 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 221.9 miles from Saint Joseph, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 222 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Bernie, MO
The final approach into Bernie, 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 Bernie, MO.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Bernie, MO with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.38 one way
$138.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
155 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $76.18 | $152.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $85.41 | $170.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $97.99 | $195.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$199–$309
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 133.1 | 1 | $46.60 | $21.30 |
| Efficient EV | 111 | 1 | $38.83 | $17.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 177.5 | 2 | $62.13 | $28.40 |
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (66% 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
Bernie, MO
Late night in Bernie on Friday
Local time
4:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Billings, MO
222 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
19 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
8h 47m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Joseph, MO to Bernie, MO covers 443.8 miles and takes about 8h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 12th Street, Francis Street, North 9th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 222 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 221.9 miles from Saint Joseph, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Joseph, MO to Bernie, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Joseph, MO to Bernie, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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