How far is Clarence, NY from Joplin, MO?

The driving distance from Clarence, NY to Joplin, MO is about 1040.1 miles (1673.9 km), with a travel time of about 19h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 933.5 miles (1502.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 39h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
1040.12 mi
19h 37m
Flight
933.49 mi
1502.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
933.49 mi
Kilometers
1502.31 km
Flight Time
01h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
1040.12 mi
Kilometers
1673.91 km
Drive Time
19h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 19h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joplin
Fri, Oct 16, 8:06 AM CDT
Return by in Clarence
Sat, Oct 17, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarence
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Joplin
Fri, Oct 16, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
19h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 AM to 2:08 AM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarence
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Clarence
517.6 mi
09h 48m
To Joplin
522.5 mi
09h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boyd Drive

    6 m · 3 sec · Boyd Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ransom Road

    1398 ft · 42 sec · Ransom Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway

    2658 ft · 41 sec · Youngmann Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    3255 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on AMVETS Memorial Highway

    100.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    170.8 mi · 3 hr 14 min · West Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 64, IL 3, US 40 West: Louisville, Saint Louis

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 3 South: Cahokia

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, I 55 South, I 44 East: Tulsa, Memphis, Kansas City, Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    261.3 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  28. 28

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

    8.5 mi · 17 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    48 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    18 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
7 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
261 mi · 25%
West Freeway
171 mi · 16%
I 70
144 mi · 14%
Outerbelt East Freeway
138 mi · 13%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
114 mi · 11%
I 70 West
76.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

261 mi · 04h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
19h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
39h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+106.6 mi
933.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
09h 48m from Clarence
Leave By
8:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clarence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Joplin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1040.1 miles (1673.9 km) and usually takes 19h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 517.6 miles from Clarence and 522.5 miles from Joplin.

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

The direct path is about 933.5 miles (1502.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $163.24 one way or $326.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 326.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarence and Joplin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clarence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Joplin.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 4 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarence and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 933.49 mi (1502.31 km).

Clarence

#1 Clarence

Town in Erie County, New York, United States

Population33,026
Coordinates42.9767300, -78.5919700
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Joplin

#2 Joplin

The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.

Population50,956
Coordinates37.0842300, -94.5132800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarence (-78.59197, 42.97673)
End: Joplin (-94.51328, 37.08423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1674 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)34h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)26h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)20h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)17h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)14h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)12h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
36.7 gal
138.93 L · about $163.24
Round trip
$326.48
73.4 gal · 277.86 L
Estimated CO2
326.2 kg one way
Round trip: 652.3 kg / 1438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $163.24 $326.48
Mid-grade $4.98 $182.84 $365.68
Premium $5.38 $197.52 $395.04
Diesel $6.51 $238.88 $477.76

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 New York · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarence, NY and Joplin, MO. The current time in Clarence is 13:28:16, although it is 12:28:16 in Joplin.

Distance to Other Cities

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