How far is Joplin, MO from Hollister, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Hollister, MO is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Hollister.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Hollister.
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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
53.2 mi · 57 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 360 East
1463 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on James River Freeway
13.2 mi · 15 min · James River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65: Sedalia, Branson
906 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 65 South: Branson
2441 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 248, CR 165, Red Route
1043 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Red Route East
79 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Branson Landing Boulevard
3251 ft · 2 min · Branson Landing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Boulevard
47 m · 4 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
2041 ft · 52 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on South Business 65
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Business 65
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Turn right onto Esplanade Drive
118 m · 19 sec · Esplanade Drive
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Turn right onto Old Mill Road
120 m · 17 sec · Old Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Hollister.
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
53.2 mi · 00h 57m
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 Sunny leaving Joplin and Mostly Sunny near Hollister.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Hollister?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Halltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Joplin and 55.8 miles from Hollister.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joplin and Mostly Sunny near Hollister.
Stop Ideas Near Halltown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Willard City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halltown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Hollister. Straight-line distance: 78.56 mi (126.43 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 Hollister
City in Missouri
| Population | 4,607 |
| Coordinates | 36.6211700, -93.2154600 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hollister (-93.21546, 36.62117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.90 | $41.80 |
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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