How far is Joplin, MO from Caruthersville, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Caruthersville, MO is about 326.8 miles (526 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Howell County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Caruthersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Caruthersville.
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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
53.2 mi · 57 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 360 East
1463 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on James River Freeway
14.4 mi · 17 min · James River Freeway
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Continue straight
81.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Westwood Boulevard
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Continue on State Street
1396 ft · 26 sec · State Street
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Continue on North Westwood Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Westwood Boulevard
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Turn slight left
41 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left
34.6 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
11.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto 1st Street
20.3 mi · 23 min · 1st Street
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Take the exit slight right toward MO U: Caruthersville
1133 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto State Hwy U
41 m · 3 sec · State Hwy U
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1338 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Ward Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Ward Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
155 m · 19 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left
14 m · 3 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 Joplin and Caruthersville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 60 East
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joplin and Partly Sunny near Caruthersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Caruthersville?
The road trip is about 326.8 miles (526 km) and usually takes 06h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Joplin and 163.6 miles from Caruthersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.48 one way or $86.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Partly Sunny near Caruthersville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Caruthersville. Straight-line distance: 276.23 mi (444.55 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 Caruthersville
City in and county seat of Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,289 |
| Coordinates | 36.1931200, -89.6556400 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caruthersville (-89.65564, 36.19312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $43.48 | $86.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.04 | $98.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.66 | $107.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.16 | $122.31 |
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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