Origin
Saint Joseph, MO
Morning in Saint Joseph on Thursday
Local time
11:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Joseph, MO to Mound City, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Mound City, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Joseph, MO to Mound City, MO covers 37.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 29, I 229, Francis Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 42m highway drive covering 37.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and I 229. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.1 miles on I 29.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and I 229. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North 12th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 12th Street
Turn right onto North 12th Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14C
Toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs
5
36.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward MO 118: Mound City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 84
Toward MO 118: Mound City
5
36.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
MO 118
Turn right onto MO 118
Navigation decision point
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 27.1 mi | 29m |
| I 229 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Francis Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MO 118 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walter Welsh Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 12th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 27.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, MO and Mound City, MO.
1
Start on Walter Welsh Avenue
417 ft
·
8 sec
·
Walter Welsh Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 12th Street
297 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 12th Street
3
Turn right onto Francis Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Francis Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 229 North, US 59 North
5
Merge onto I 229; US 59
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 229; US 59
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 14C
Toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs
7
Merge onto I 29
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 29
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 84
Toward MO 118: Mound City
9
Turn right onto MO 118
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
MO 118
10
Turn right onto US 59
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Street
11
Turn left
97 ft
·
7 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.82 one way
$11.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Mound City, MO
Morning in Mound City on Thursday
Local time
11:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 Saint Joseph, MO to Mound City, MO covers 37.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 29, I 229, Francis Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 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 $5.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Saint Joseph, MO to Mound City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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