How far is Crystal City, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Crystal City, MO to Joplin, MO is about 275 miles (442.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
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 Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal City and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal City and Joplin.
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Start on North Taylor Avenue
6 m · 3 sec · North Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
112 m · 18 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
2410 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1159 ft · 27 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Truman Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Truman Boulevard
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Continue on Commercial Boulevard
3149 ft · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard
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Turn left onto McNutt Street
2391 ft · 58 sec · McNutt Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1224 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO M: Antonia, Barnhart
1759 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
27 mi · 38 min
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Continue on West Gravois Avenue
1148 ft · 29 sec · West Gravois Avenue
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Turn right
1193 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 44 West: Rolla
1208 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
222.8 mi · 4 hr
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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 Crystal City 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
223 mi · 04h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Crystal City and Sunny near Joplin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal City to Joplin?
The road trip is about 275 miles (442.5 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Crystal City and 134.8 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.58 one way or $73.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crystal City and Sunny near Joplin.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
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 Richland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal City and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 239.38 mi (385.25 km).
#1 Crystal City
City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,700 |
| Coordinates | 38.2211700, -90.3790100 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $36.58 | $73.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.25 | $82.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.14 | $90.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.45 | $102.90 |
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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