How far is Joplin, MO from Glasgow Village, MO?

The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Glasgow Village, MO is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
290.54 mi
05h 36m
Flight
261.91 mi
421.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.91 mi
Kilometers
421.5 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.54 mi
Kilometers
467.58 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glasgow Village
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 PM CDT
Return by in Joplin
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joplin
2026-04-19T09:35
Arrive Glasgow Village
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joplin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Waynesville
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Joplin
145.1 mi
02h 48m
To Glasgow Village
145.5 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Glasgow Village.

  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

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Jennings Station Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Stratford Avenue

    1677 ft · 52 sec · Stratford Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Goodfellow Boulevard

    1558 ft · 42 sec · Goodfellow Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lillian Avenue

    1426 ft · 44 sec · Lillian Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Riverview Boulevard

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    57 m · 4 sec · Riverview Boulevard

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Riverview Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Riverview Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Spring Garden Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · Spring Garden Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Cameron Road

    976 ft · 49 sec · Cameron Road

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto Trongate Place

    14 m · 2 sec · Trongate Place

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trongate Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
262 mi · 90%
East 7th Street
6.76 mi · 2%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.54 mi · 1%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Riverview Boulevard
2.67 mi · 1%
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

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.

Drive Time
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
261.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesville
02h 48m from Joplin
Leave By
5:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Joplin and Sunny near Glasgow Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Glasgow Village?

The road trip is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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 145.1 miles from Joplin and 145.5 miles from Glasgow Village.

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

The direct path is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 5:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.65 one way or $77.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joplin and Sunny near Glasgow Village.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waynesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

83 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

118 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Glasgow Village. Straight-line distance: 261.91 mi (421.5 km).

Joplin

#1 Joplin

The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.

Population50,956
Coordinates37.0842300, -94.5132800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Glasgow Village

#2 Glasgow Village

Census-designated place in St.

Population5,429
Coordinates38.7536600, -90.1984400
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Joplin (-94.51328, 37.08423)
End: Glasgow Village (-90.19844, 38.75366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.25 gal
38.81 L · about $38.65
Round trip
$77.31
20.5 gal · 77.62 L
Estimated CO2
91.1 kg one way
Round trip: 182.2 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.65 $77.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.59 $87.19
Premium $4.65 $47.70 $95.41
Diesel $5.30 $54.37 $108.73

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Joplin and Glasgow Village. The current time is 09:35:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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