How far is Joplin, MO from Boonville, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Boonville, MO is about 219.1 miles (352.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hickory County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Boonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Boonville.
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Start on the route
25 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto North Main Street Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Demott Drive
4 m · 1 sec · Demott Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Demott Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Demott Drive
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Continue on West MacArthur Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · West MacArthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
71 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on West Central Avenue
138 m · 16 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
1109 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
34.5 mi · 37 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Nevada, El Dorado Springs
1680 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
51.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Turn left
23.2 mi · 32 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Blue Branch Road
101 m · 9 sec · Blue Branch Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 65 North, MO 7 North: Warsaw, Sedalia
1310 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
52.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
1866 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, Tipton
1710 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto West Ashley Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · West Ashley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2093 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Boonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 65 North
Merge slight left
52.6 mi · 01h 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 Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Joplin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Boonville?
The road trip is about 219.1 miles (352.6 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Weaubleau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Joplin and 109.5 miles from Boonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Joplin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boonville.
Stop Ideas Near Weaubleau
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 Weaubleau.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Boonville. Straight-line distance: 162.23 mi (261.09 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 Boonville
City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 7,878 |
| Coordinates | 38.9736400, -92.7432400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boonville (-92.74324, 38.97364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.15 | $58.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
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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