How far is Fredericktown, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Fredericktown, MO to Joplin, MO is about 288.4 miles (464.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fredericktown and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericktown and Joplin.
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Start on East Main Street
13 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square
82 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
47 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1755 ft · 39 sec
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Take the ramp right toward US 67 North: Farmington
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 32 West, US 67 Business: Leadington, Park Hills
773 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
1035 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Woodlawn Drive
1735 ft · 37 sec · Woodlawn Drive
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Continue on South St Joe Drive
764 ft · 16 sec · South St Joe Drive
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Turn slight left onto Strauss Drive
557 ft · 11 sec · Strauss Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
2210 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Marty Drive
53.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Marty Drive
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 West: Rolla
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
192.3 mi · 3 hr 28 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 Fredericktown 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
192 mi · 03h 28m
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 leaving Fredericktown and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Fredericktown to Joplin?
The road trip is about 288.4 miles (464.2 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Fredericktown and 144.6 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.39 one way or $76.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fredericktown and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joplin.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesville
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 Waynesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fredericktown and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 234.13 mi (376.79 km).
#1 Fredericktown
City in and the county seat of Madison County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,005 |
| Coordinates | 37.5597800, -90.2940100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $38.39 | $76.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.30 | $86.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.38 | $94.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.99 | $107.99 |
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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