How far is Joplin, MO from Grain Valley, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Grain Valley, MO is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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 03h 07m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Grain Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Grain Valley.
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Start on the route
25 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto North Main Street Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Demott Drive
4 m · 1 sec · Demott Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Demott Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Demott Drive
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Continue on West MacArthur Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · West MacArthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
71 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on West Central Avenue
138 m · 16 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
1109 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
91.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 2 East
811 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto South Commercial Street
2101 ft · 42 sec · South Commercial Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Commercial Street
45 m · 3 sec · South Commercial Street
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Turn slight right onto South Independence Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Independence Street
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Turn right onto East Mechanic Street
18.7 mi · 30 min · East Mechanic Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia
975 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward South Buckner Tarsney Road
62 m · 5 sec · South Buckner Tarsney Road
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Continue on South Buckner Tarsney Road
9.3 mi · 16 min · South Buckner Tarsney Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1737 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Front Street
30 m · 4 sec · West Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Grain Valley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
91.1 mi · 01h 38m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grain Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Grain Valley?
The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Metz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Joplin and 76.1 miles from Grain Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grain Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Metz
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 Metz.
Lee's Summit
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Grain Valley. Straight-line distance: 134.5 mi (216.45 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 Grain Valley
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 14,827 |
| Coordinates | 39.0150100, -94.1985600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grain Valley (-94.19856, 39.01501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.25 | $40.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.99 | $49.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
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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