How far is Joplin, MO from Concord, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Concord, MO is about 274 miles (441 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
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.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Concord.
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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
260.4 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
871 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
2033 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 21: Tesson Ferry Road
1067 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 21 North: Tesson Ferry Road
72 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto MO 21
36 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight right onto Tesson Ferry Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Tesson Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Baptist Church Road
723 ft · 21 sec · Baptist Church Road
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Turn right onto Concord Village Avenue
1560 ft · 44 sec · Concord Village Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Concord Village Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Concord.
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
260 mi · 04h 43m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Joplin and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Concord?
The road trip is about 274 miles (441 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Joplin and 137.2 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.93 one way or $71.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Joplin and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Stoutland
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 Stoutland.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Concord. Straight-line distance: 247.71 mi (398.65 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 Concord
Concord is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5245000, -90.3573400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Concord (-90.35734, 38.5245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $3.72 | $35.93 | $71.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $39.65 | $79.29 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $43.21 | $86.41 |
| Diesel | $5.95 | $57.50 | $115.00 |
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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