How far is Joplin, MO from Clarence, NY?

The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Clarence, NY is about 1040.9 miles (1675.1 km), with a travel time of about 19h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 933.5 miles (1502.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 39h 17m 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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Road
1040.83 mi
19h 38m
Flight
933.49 mi
1502.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
933.49 mi
Kilometers
1502.31 km
Flight Time
01h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
1040.83 mi
Kilometers
1675.06 km
Drive Time
19h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 19h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarence
Fri, Oct 16, 10:56 AM EDT
Return by in Joplin
Sat, Oct 17, 5:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joplin
2026-10-15T14:18
Arrive Clarence
Fri, Oct 16, 9:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
19h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:39 AM to 4:09 AM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joplin
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Joplin
519.7 mi
09h 49m
To Clarence
521.1 mi
09h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Clarence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Clarence.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    59 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    6.8 mi · 14 min · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cimarron Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    261.5 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chicago, Loiusville, Indianapolis

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Indianapolis

    3128 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    83.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    140.1 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  29. 29

    Continue on I 90

    101.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 90

  30. 30

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    78.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min · New York State Thruway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 78: Depew, Lockport

    1 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Transit Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Transit Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Ransom Road

    1398 ft · 40 sec · Ransom Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Boyd Drive

    6 m · 1 sec · Boyd Drive

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boyd Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Clarence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
394 mi · 38%
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
262 mi · 25%
I 71 North
137 mi · 13%
I 90
101 mi · 10%
New York State Thruway
78.5 mi · 8%
I 55 North
19.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

262 mi · 04h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
19h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
39h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.4 mi
933.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
09h 49m from Joplin
Leave By
8:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joplin and Partly Sunny near Clarence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Clarence?

The road trip is about 1040.9 miles (1675.1 km) and usually takes 19h 38m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 519.7 miles from Joplin and 521.1 miles from Clarence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 933.5 miles (1502.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.4 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 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 $146.00 one way or $292.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 326.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Joplin and Clarence, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Partly Sunny near Clarence.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Clarence. Straight-line distance: 933.49 mi (1502.31 km).

Joplin

#1 Joplin

The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.

Population50,956
Coordinates37.0842300, -94.5132800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Clarence

#2 Clarence

Town in Erie County, New York, United States

Population33,026
Coordinates42.9767300, -78.5919700
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Joplin (-94.51328, 37.08423)
End: Clarence (-78.59197, 42.97673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1675 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)34h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)26h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)20h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)17h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)14h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)12h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
36.73 gal
139.03 L · about $146.00
Round trip
$292.00
73.46 gal · 278.06 L
Estimated CO2
326.4 kg one way
Round trip: 652.8 kg / 1439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $146.00 $292.00
Mid-grade $4.34 $159.44 $318.89
Premium $4.71 $172.89 $345.78
Diesel $5.99 $219.94 $439.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Joplin, MO and Clarence, NY. The current time in Joplin is 14:18:04, although it is 15:18:04 in Clarence.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.