St.
Joseph is located right in the heart of America. In fact, the
community is just over 200 miles from the population center
of the United States. The strategic location and transportation
system provides for efficient access to customers and suppliers
across the country.
Interstate 29, a major north-south interstate highway, runs
through St. Joseph providing a corridor from Canada to Mexico.
Northern Missouri's primary east-west thoroughfare, US Highway
36, intersects with I-29 in St. Joseph.
St. Joseph is 35 miles north of Kansas City International Airport
and is home to Rosecrans Memorial Airport. Just 35 minutes north
of St. Joseph via I-29 is Kansas City International (KCI) airport.
KCI is a full service, international airport served by every
major U.S. passenger and all-cargo carriers. Over 275 flights
arrive and depart daily from KCI and air fares are among the
lowest in the nation. Serving St. Joseph's civilian and military
needs is Rosecrans Memorial Airport, located 3 miles northwest
of St. Joseph. The airport boasts two fully ILS-equipped runways
and provides capacity for any size aircraft. Express Flight,
Inc. is the Fixed Base Operator at Rosecrans and offers aircraft
charter, rental, instruction and fuel services.
The Missouri River, part of the nation's inland waterway system,
is St. Joseph's gateway to the Gulf of Mexico. The city’s
location on the river gives area businesses the affordable option
of transporting via river barge. The St. Joseph Regional Port
Authority has sites available totaling over 250 acres. Site
acreage varies from five acres to 43 acres. The Port District
is served by the Union Pacific Railway and the Burlington Northern-Santa
Fe Railway. These railroads provide direct access to all parts
of North America. In addition, products can be moved via barge
on the Missouri River from nearby service facilities. The Port
Authority's sites are also served by Interstate Spur 759 and
752. Interstate 229 is only 3.5 miles from the available sites
with Interstate 29 located just 7.4 miles away. |
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St.
Joe is centrally located and is easily accessible.
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