How far is Joplin, MO from Grandview, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Grandview, MO is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 Grandview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Grandview.
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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
112.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
2089 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Main Street
119 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1977 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
683 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto High Grove Road
107 m · 21 sec · High Grove Road
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Turn left onto 11th Street
562 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Grandview.
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
112 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grandview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Grandview?
The road trip is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Joplin and 71 miles from Grandview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grandview.
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 Grandview. Straight-line distance: 124.49 mi (200.34 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 Grandview
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 24,711 |
| Coordinates | 38.8858400, -94.5330100 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grandview (-94.53301, 38.88584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.89 | $37.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.57 | $53.15 |
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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