How far is Joplin, MO from Centralia, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Centralia, MO is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
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 Laclede County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Centralia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Centralia.
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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
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO B: Hallsville, Centralia
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Paris Road
9.9 mi · 14 min · Paris Road
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto West Singleton Street
2822 ft · 1 min · West Singleton Street
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Turn right onto South Rollins Street
120 m · 17 sec · South Rollins Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Rollins Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Centralia.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Centralia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Centralia?
The road trip is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 127.7 miles from Joplin and 127.8 miles from Centralia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 6:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.98 one way or $67.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Centralia.
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 Centralia. Straight-line distance: 195.53 mi (314.67 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 Centralia
City in Missouri
| Population | 4,344 |
| Coordinates | 39.2103200, -92.1379500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centralia (-92.13795, 39.21032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $33.98 | $67.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.32 | $76.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.93 | $83.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.79 | $95.58 |
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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