How far is Joplin, MO from Dardenne Prairie, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Dardenne Prairie, MO is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Dardenne Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Dardenne Prairie.
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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
3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon
100 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Outer Road
1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road
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Continue on North Outer Road
946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Monet Drive
901 ft · 45 sec · Monet Drive
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Turn left onto Renoir Drive
890 ft · 44 sec · Renoir Drive
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Turn left onto Van Gogh Drive
1123 ft · 56 sec · Van Gogh Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rembrandt Drive
90 m · 13 sec · Rembrandt Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rembrandt Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Dardenne Prairie.
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 Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dardenne Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Dardenne Prairie?
The road trip is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Joplin and 139.1 miles from Dardenne Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 6:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.96 one way or $73.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dardenne Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
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 Richland.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Dardenne Prairie. Straight-line distance: 236.81 mi (381.11 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 Dardenne Prairie
City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 13,397 |
| Coordinates | 38.7695000, -90.7290200 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dardenne Prairie (-90.72902, 38.7695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $36.96 | $73.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.68 | $83.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.61 | $91.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.98 | $103.96 |
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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