How far is Joplin, MO from Maplewood, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Maplewood, MO is about 276.9 miles (445.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Maplewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Maplewood.
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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
261.5 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
777 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Laclede Station Road
1902 ft · 43 sec · Laclede Station Road
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Turn slight right onto Big Bend Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Boulevard
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
131 m · 12 sec · Manchester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manchester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Maplewood.
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
262 mi · 04h 44m
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 Sunny near Maplewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Maplewood?
The road trip is about 276.9 miles (445.7 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Joplin and 138.6 miles from Maplewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.84 one way or $73.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Sunny near Maplewood.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
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 Richland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Maplewood. Straight-line distance: 251.71 mi (405.09 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 Maplewood
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,074 |
| Coordinates | 38.6125500, -90.3245600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maplewood (-90.32456, 38.61255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $36.84 | $73.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.55 | $83.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.47 | $90.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
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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