How far is Joplin, MO from Boone County, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Boone County, MO is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Boone County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Boone County.
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Start on the route
67 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
59 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
6.8 mi · 14 min · East 7th Street
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Continue on Cimarron Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
113.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 64, MO 5, MO 32: Hartville
894 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Camdenton, Nevada, Osage Beach, Jefferson City
1082 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
31.2 mi · 36 min
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Turn straight
28 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia
31.6 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Brown School Road, Oakland Gravel Road
897 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto North Oakland Gravel Road
1120 ft · 27 sec · North Oakland Gravel Road
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Turn left onto North Oakland Gravel Road
2470 ft · 1 min · North Oakland Gravel Road
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Turn right onto East Smiley Lane
1775 ft · 54 sec · East Smiley Lane
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Turn left onto Deerfield Drive
948 ft · 42 sec · Deerfield Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deerfield Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Boone County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
113 mi · 02h 03m
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 Joplin and Sunny near Boone County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Boone County?
The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Joplin and 119.7 miles from Boone County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 7:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.74 one way or $67.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joplin and Sunny near Boone County.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Boone County. Straight-line distance: 178.12 mi (286.65 km).
#1 Joplin
The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.
| Population | 50,956 |
| Coordinates | 37.0842300, -94.5132800 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boone County
County in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 182,991 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906200, -92.3096800 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boone County (-92.30968, 38.99062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $3.99 | $33.74 | $67.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $36.78 | $73.57 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $39.87 | $79.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $50.67 | $101.35 |
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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