How far is Eureka, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Eureka, MO to Joplin, MO is about 342.7 miles (551.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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 05h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eureka and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eureka and Joplin.
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Start on the route
2.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Kingshighway Street
39 m · 2 sec · North Kingshighway Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Kingshighway Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Kingshighway Street
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Continue on North King's Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · North King's Highway
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Turn left
2816 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
49.2 mi · 53 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 Eureka and Joplin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eureka and Slight Chance 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 Eureka to Joplin?
The road trip is about 342.7 miles (551.6 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.8 miles from Eureka and 174.9 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.3 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 6:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.59 one way or $91.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eureka and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joplin.
Stop Ideas Near Newburg
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 Newburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 265.39 mi (427.11 km).
#1 Eureka
City located in St.
| Population | 11,323 |
| Coordinates | 37.6789400, -89.7370500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $45.59 | $91.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.42 | $102.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.27 | $112.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.13 | $128.25 |
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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