How far is Concord, MO from Joplin, MO?

The driving distance from Concord, MO to Joplin, MO is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.4 mi
04h 14m
Flight
247.71 mi
398.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.71 mi
Kilometers
398.65 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.4 mi
Kilometers
441.61 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joplin
Sun, Nov 8, 10:56 PM CST
Return by in Concord
Mon, Nov 9, 3:11 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-11-08T18:42
Arrive Joplin
Sun, Nov 8, 10:56 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Stoutland
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Concord
137 mi
02h 07m
To Joplin
137.4 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Concord Village Avenue

    1560 ft · 50 sec · Concord Village Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baptist Church Road

    658 ft · 16 sec · Baptist Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto MO 21

    50 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Tesson Ferry Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · Tesson Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North

    1373 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Tulsa

    1.6 km · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Soccer Park Road, North Highway Drive

    1053 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Tulsa

    548 ft · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    259.5 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  11. 11

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

    8.5 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    48 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    18 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
259 mi · 95%
I 44 Business
8.55 mi · 3%
I 270 North
4.06 mi · 1%
I 44 West
1.09 mi
Tesson Ferry Road
0.59 mi
Concord Village Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

259 mi · 04h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
247.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoutland
02h 07m from Concord
Leave By
8:32 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Joplin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from Concord and 137.4 miles from Joplin.

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

The direct path is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.97 one way or $71.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Joplin.

Stop Ideas Near Stoutland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stoutland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

90 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

118 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 247.71 mi (398.65 km).

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#1 Concord

Concord is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5245000, -90.3573400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Joplin

#2 Joplin

The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.

Population50,956
Coordinates37.0842300, -94.5132800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord Village Avenue (-90.357322, 38.524457)
End: South Main Street (-94.513461, 37.084233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.68 gal
36.65 L · about $35.97
Round trip
$71.94
19.36 gal · 73.3 L
Estimated CO2
86 kg one way
Round trip: 172.1 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $35.97 $71.94
Mid-grade $4.10 $39.69 $79.38
Premium $4.47 $43.25 $86.50
Diesel $5.95 $57.56 $115.11

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Joplin. The current time is 18:42:27.

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.