How far is Glasgow Village, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Glasgow Village, MO to Joplin, MO is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glasgow Village and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow Village and Joplin.
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Start on Trongate Place
14 m · 9 sec · Trongate Place
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Turn sharp left onto Cameron Road
740 ft · 35 sec · Cameron Road
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Turn right onto Dudley Drive
576 ft · 27 sec · Dudley Drive
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Turn right onto Spring Garden Drive
1745 ft · 50 sec · Spring Garden Drive
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Turn right onto Riverview Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Riverview Drive
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Continue on Riverview Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle
578 ft · 11 sec · Riverview Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Riverview Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Riverview Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lillian Avenue
1388 ft · 43 sec · Lillian Avenue
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Turn left onto Goodfellow Boulevard
1684 ft · 47 sec · Goodfellow Boulevard
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Turn right onto Stratford Avenue
1677 ft · 51 sec · Stratford Avenue
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Turn left onto Jennings Station Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Jennings Station Road
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Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue
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Continue on North Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Skinker Boulevard
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Continue on McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue
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Turn left onto Arsenal Street
1239 ft · 40 sec · Arsenal Street
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Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue
625 ft · 15 sec · Jamieson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West
941 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 55 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
261.3 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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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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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glasgow Village and Joplin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
261 mi · 04h 44m
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 Glasgow Village and Sunny near Joplin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glasgow Village to Joplin?
The road trip is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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 145.1 miles from Glasgow Village and 150 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.26 one way or $78.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glasgow Village and Sunny 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 Glasgow Village and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 261.91 mi (421.5 km).
#1 Glasgow Village
Census-designated place in St.
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 38.7536600, -90.1984400 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.26 | $78.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.27 | $88.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.45 | $96.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.21 | $110.43 |
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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