How far is Cottleville, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Cottleville, MO to Joplin, MO is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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 04h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottleville and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottleville and Joplin.
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Start on Main Street
27 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
57 m · 9 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right
130 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Motherhead Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Motherhead Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westwood Drive
1 km · 1 min · Westwood Drive
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Take the ramp left
67 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Siedentop Road
1320 ft · 39 sec · Siedentop Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Technology Drive
2852 ft · 1 min · Technology Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Technology Drive
71 m · 5 sec · Technology Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Technology Drive
792 ft · 20 sec · Technology Drive
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Turn right onto Research Park Circle
151 m · 13 sec · Research Park Circle
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Take the ramp left toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
1138 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
1.6 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Airport Road
2700 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road
110 m · 7 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Turn right onto Olive Street Road
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Olive Street Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road
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Continue on North Eatherton Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Eatherton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
21 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2098 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
23 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 100 West: Gray Summit
1202 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair
1157 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
237.3 mi · 4 hr 16 min
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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 Cottleville and Joplin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 West
Merge slight left
237 mi · 04h 16m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cottleville and Mostly Sunny near Joplin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottleville to Joplin?
The road trip is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 137.2 miles from Cottleville and 138.4 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.65 one way or $73.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cottleville and Mostly Sunny near Joplin.
Stop Ideas Near Stoutland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stoutland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottleville and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 239.63 mi (385.65 km).
#1 Cottleville
City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,925 |
| Coordinates | 38.7461600, -90.6540100 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $36.65 | $73.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.34 | $82.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.24 | $90.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.55 | $103.11 |
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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