Location
Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, Missouri 64507
From the South (Kansas City, MO/KS)
Approx. Distance – 55 miles
Estimated Drive Time – 1 hour
Take I-29 North
Take exit 46A to merge onto US-36 East
Take the first exit, which is Riverside Road
Turn left
At the second stoplight, turn left on Mitchell Avenue
Go about one mile – Missouri Western is on the right
From the North (Omaha, NE)
Approx. Distance – 134 miles
Estimated Drive Time – 2.5 hours
Take I-29 South
Take exit 47 for MO-6
Turn right at MO-6W/Frederick Avenue
Turn left at Woodbine Road
Turn left at Faraon Street
Take first right on James McCarthy Drive
From the East (Chillicothe, MO)
Approx. Distance – 74 miles
Estimated Drive Time – 1.5 hours
Take 36 Hwy West
Take the Riverside Road exit
Turn right onto Riverside Road
At the first stoplight, turn left onto Mitchell Avenue
Go about one mile – Missouri Western is on the right
From the West (Troy, KS)
Approx. Distance – 17 miles
Estimated Drive Time – 31 minutes
Take 36 Hwy East
Take the Riverside Road exit
Turn left onto Riverside Road
At the second stoplight, turn left on Mitchell Avenue
Go about one mile – Missouri Western is on the right
Where to Park
Click on the map above for parking locations.
All students and guests are encouraged to park in lots B, C, and D. You may also view the online campus map.
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