How far is Jackson, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Jackson, MO to Joplin, MO is about 310.8 miles (500.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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 23m.
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 Howell 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 Jackson and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Joplin.
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Start on East Main Street
9 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn sharp left
25 m · 3 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
33 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto West Jackson Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Jackson Boulevard
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Turn left
16.8 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto Conrad Avenue
1382 ft · 23 sec · Conrad Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1240 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
10 mi · 15 min · 1st Street
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Turn straight
35 mi · 52 min
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Continue on North Main Street
25.8 mi · 37 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
157.2 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
52.7 mi · 56 min · Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
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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 Jackson and Joplin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
157 mi · 03h 05m
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 Jackson 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 Jackson to Joplin?
The road trip is about 310.8 miles (500.2 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Willow Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from Jackson and 155.7 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.37 one way or $82.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joplin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 267.41 mi (430.35 km).
#1 Jackson
City in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 14,699 |
| Coordinates | 37.3822700, -89.6662100 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.66 | $93.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.05 | $102.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.18 | $116.37 |
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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