How far is Cassville, MO from Joplin, MO?

The driving distance from Cassville, MO to Joplin, MO is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.17 mi
01h 12m
Flight
45.39 mi
73.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.39 mi
Kilometers
73.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.17 mi
Kilometers
95.22 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joplin
Sat, May 30, 5:46 AM CDT
Return by in Cassville
Sat, May 30, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cassville
2026-05-30T04:34
Arrive Joplin
Sat, May 30, 5:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cassville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ritchey
MO

Village in the United States

From Cassville
30.9 mi
00h 36m
To Joplin
28.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cassville and Joplin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cassville and Joplin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Highway 37 Business

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37 Business

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    14.6 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin

    1316 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 66, I 44 Business

    1312 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    4.9 mi · 11 min · East 7th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    48 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    18 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cassville and Joplin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
10.8 mi · 18%
East 7th Street
4.95 mi · 8%
Purple Heart Trail
3.91 mi · 7%
State Highway 37 Business
2.76 mi · 5%
Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
1.61 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

18.1 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ritchey
00h 36m from Cassville
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cassville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Joplin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cassville to Joplin?

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ritchey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Cassville and 28.2 miles from Joplin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cassville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Joplin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cassville and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 45.39 mi (73.05 km).

Cassville

#1 Cassville

City in Barry County, Missouri

Population3,220
Coordinates36.6770100, -93.8688100
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Joplin

#2 Joplin

The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.

Population50,956
Coordinates37.0842300, -94.5132800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 76 (-93.868751, 36.67709)
End: South Main Street (-94.513461, 37.084233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.9 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.76
4.18 gal · 15.8 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.88 $15.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.89 $17.78
Premium $4.65 $9.73 $19.45
Diesel $5.30 $11.09 $22.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cassville and Joplin. The current time is 04:34:21.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.