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Trip from Taos, MO to Saint Joseph, MO

Drive Time

26m

Distance

14.2 mi

23 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Saint Joseph, MO, MO

Saint Joseph, MO

Andrés Oliver Joya Zapata

Trip Overview

The drive from Taos, MO to Saint Joseph, MO covers 14.2 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MO 371, MO CC, I 229 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on MO 371. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

7.1 miles from Taos, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 26m highway drive covering 14.2 miles, with most of the trip on MO 371 and MO CC. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.9 miles on MO 371.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 371 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 371 and MO CC. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO CC.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO CC): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO CC

Turn right onto MO CC

Navigation decision point

4
10 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the ramp toward I 229 North: Saint Joseph

Navigation decision point

Toward I 229 North: Saint Joseph
5
13.3 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward Central Business District

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 6A Toward Central Business District
4
14 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 29 Business / South 10th Street

Turn left onto I 29 Business / South 10th Street

Navigation decision point

4
14.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 29 Business / Frederick Avenue

Turn right onto I 29 Business / Frederick Avenue

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Taos, MO to Saint Joseph, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Business District along the way.

Business District

13.3 mi in | ~24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 371 5.9 mi 10m
MO CC 4.1 mi 9m
I 229 3.1 mi 3m
Edmond Street 0.5 mi <1m
South 10th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Frederick Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Walter Welsh Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Southeast Taos Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MO 371 — 5.9 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taos, MO and Saint Joseph, MO.

1

Start on Southeast Taos Road

18 ft · 2 sec · Southeast Taos Road
2

Turn right onto MO CC

4.1 mi · 9 min · MO CC
3

Turn straight onto MO 371

5.9 mi · 10 min · MO 371
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 229 North: Saint Joseph
5

Merge onto I 229

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 229
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 6A Toward Central Business District
7

Continue on Edmond Street

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Edmond Street
8

Turn left onto I 29 Business

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South 10th Street
9

Turn right onto I 29 Business

379 ft · 6 sec · Frederick Avenue
10

Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue

137 ft · 2 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue
11

Arrive at destination

Walter Welsh Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.1 miles from Taos, MO, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.9 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 14.2 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7.1 miles or 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 23m

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 Taos, 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 Taos, MO

This is one driving day of about 14.2 miles and 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Taos, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on MO 371 for about 5.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.1 mi from Taos, MO · 15m into the drive

Downtown Savannah, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Savannah, MO

7 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.

Popular next leg

Savannah, MO to Saint Joseph, MO

14.6 mi · 19m

Pacing Suggestions

Savannah, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Savannah, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.1 miles from Taos, 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

$2.16 one way

$4.31 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $2.38 $4.76
premium $4.80 $2.68 $5.36
diesel $5.64 $3.15 $6.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.49 $0.68
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.24 $0.57
EV Truck/SUV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Taos, MO

Afternoon in Taos on Monday

Local time

2:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 22 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Saint Joseph, MO

Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Monday

Local time

2:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

50°F

Savannah, MO

7 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

35 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

26m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Taos, MO to Saint Joseph, MO covers 14.2 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 371, MO CC, I 229. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Taos, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 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 is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO CC): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Taos, MO to Saint Joseph, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Business District along the way.

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