How far is Joplin, MO from Cottleville, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Cottleville, MO is about 275.4 miles (443.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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 05h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Cottleville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Cottleville.
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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
237.6 mi · 4 hr 17 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
970 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 109
1108 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
68 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
157 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2129 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road
29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road
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Continue on Olive Street Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles
1013 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 94 East: Saint Charles
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Westwood Drive
542 ft · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westwood Drive
1 km · 1 min · Westwood Drive
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Turn left onto Motherhead Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Motherhead Road
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Turn left onto Chestnut
57 m · 10 sec · Chestnut
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Turn right onto Main Street
81 m · 12 sec · 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 Cottleville.
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
238 mi · 04h 17m
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 Sunny leaving Joplin and Mostly Cloudy near Cottleville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Cottleville?
The road trip is about 275.4 miles (443.2 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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 137.6 miles from Joplin and 137.9 miles from Cottleville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 6:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.65 one way or $73.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joplin and Mostly Cloudy near Cottleville.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Cottleville. Straight-line distance: 239.63 mi (385.65 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 Cottleville
City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,925 |
| Coordinates | 38.7461600, -90.6540100 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottleville (-90.65401, 38.74616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $36.65 | $73.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.34 | $82.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.24 | $90.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.55 | $103.11 |
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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