How far is Caruthersville, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Caruthersville, MO to Joplin, MO is about 351.9 miles (566.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Howell County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caruthersville and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caruthersville and Joplin.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
155 m · 16 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Ward Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Ward Avenue
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Turn right
1357 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp right
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
143 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Independence Street
11.6 mi · 17 min · Independence Street
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Turn left
34.6 mi · 51 min
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Turn right onto South Westwood Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Westwood Boulevard
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Continue on State Street
1396 ft · 26 sec · State Street
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Continue on North Westwood Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Westwood Boulevard
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Continue straight
2283 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
186.3 mi · 3 hr 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
52.7 mi · 56 min · Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 66: Duenweg, Joplin
8.5 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
48 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caruthersville and Joplin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Westwood Boulevard
Take the exit slight right
186 mi · 03h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Caruthersville and Sunny near Joplin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caruthersville to Joplin?
The road trip is about 351.9 miles (566.4 km) and usually takes 05h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Willow Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Caruthersville and 188.7 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.84 one way or $93.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Caruthersville and Sunny near Joplin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caruthersville and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 276.23 mi (444.55 km).
#1 Caruthersville
City in and county seat of Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,289 |
| Coordinates | 36.1931200, -89.6556400 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joplin
The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.
| Population | 50,956 |
| Coordinates | 37.0842300, -94.5132800 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-94.513461, 37.084233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $46.84 | $93.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.82 | $105.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.80 | $115.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.88 | $131.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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