How far is Joplin, MO from Fredericktown, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Fredericktown, MO is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Fredericktown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Fredericktown.
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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
192.5 mi · 3 hr 28 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 19: Cuba, Owensville
1257 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
50.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Turn right
2210 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Strauss Drive
557 ft · 11 sec · Strauss Drive
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Continue on St Joe Drive
764 ft · 15 sec · St Joe Drive
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Continue on Woodlawn Drive
1666 ft · 40 sec · Woodlawn Drive
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Turn left
730 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp right toward US 67 South, MO 32 East: Farmington
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 72, US 67 Business: Fredericktown, Arcadia
908 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
2440 ft · 53 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
34 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square
85 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Fredericktown.
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
193 mi · 03h 28m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joplin and Mostly Sunny near Fredericktown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Fredericktown?
The road trip is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?
Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Joplin and 144.1 miles from Fredericktown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 5:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.31 one way or $76.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Mostly Sunny near Fredericktown.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesville
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 Waynesville.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Fredericktown. Straight-line distance: 234.13 mi (376.79 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 Fredericktown
City in and the county seat of Madison County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,005 |
| Coordinates | 37.5597800, -90.2940100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredericktown (-90.29401, 37.55978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $38.31 | $76.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.21 | $86.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.28 | $94.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.89 | $107.78 |
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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