Trip from Tarkio, MO to Saint Joseph, MO

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

64.6 mi

104 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 4m ★

6 AM

1h 9m

8 AM

1h 20m

10 AM

1h 13m

12 PM

1h 12m

3 PM

1h 14m

5 PM

1h 20m

8 PM

1h 6m

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

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Saint Joseph, MO

Andrés Oliver Joya Zapata

Trip Overview

The drive from Tarkio, MO to Saint Joseph, MO covers 64.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South 3rd Street, Walnut Street, South 10th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.81 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

32.3 miles from Tarkio, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 64.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South 3rd 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Tarkio, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tarkio, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South 3rd Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Walnut Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South 10th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 29 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 229 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Central Business District	Unavailable	Refreshing
Felix Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South 3rd Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

157 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto South 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · South 3rd Street

Turn right onto Walnut Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Walnut Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto South 10th Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South 10th Street

Turn left

5.8 mi · 8 min

Turn left onto East Main Street

12 mi · 17 min · East Main Street

Take the ramp right toward I 29 South: Saint Joseph

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 29 South: Saint Joseph

Merge slight right

35 mi · 37 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South: Downtown Saint Joseph

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 229 South: Downtown Saint Joseph

Merge slight left

8.3 mi · 9 min

Take the exit slight left toward Central Business District

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Central Business District

Turn straight onto Felix Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Felix Street

Turn left onto North 4th Street

282 ft · 8 sec · North 4th Street

Turn right onto Francis Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Francis Street

Turn left onto North 10th Street

253 ft · 7 sec · North 10th Street

Turn right onto Frederick Avenue

381 ft · 6 sec · Frederick Avenue

Turn slight right onto Walter Welsh Avenue

138 ft · 3 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

Arrive at your destination

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 32.3 miles from Tarkio, MO, or about 34m 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 64.6 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.3 miles or 34m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Joseph, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Tarkio, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Tarkio, MO

This is one driving day of about 64.6 miles and 1h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tarkio, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.3 mi from Tarkio, MO · 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Savannah, MO

32 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

Savannah, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Savannah, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Tarkio, 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

$9.81 one way

$19.62 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$10.82	$21.63
premium	$4.80	$12.20	$24.39
diesel	$5.64	$14.35	$28.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.4	$6.78	$3.10
Efficient EV	16.2	$5.65	$2.58
EV Truck/SUV	25.8	$9.04	$4.13

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Tarkio, MO

Afternoon in Tarkio on Sunday

Local time

3:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, MO

Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Sunday

Local time

3:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

50°F

Savannah, MO

32 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

3 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

1h 9m 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 Tarkio, MO to Saint Joseph, MO covers 64.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South 3rd Street, Walnut Street, South 10th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.3 miles from Tarkio, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.81 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.

The drive from Tarkio, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tarkio, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Tarkio, MO to Saint Joseph, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.