How far is Joplin, MO from Marshall, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Marshall, MO is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Marshall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Marshall.
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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
34.5 mi · 37 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Nevada, El Dorado Springs
1680 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
51.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Turn left
23.2 mi · 32 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Blue Branch Road
101 m · 9 sec · Blue Branch Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 65 North, MO 7 North: Warsaw, Sedalia
1310 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
60.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 Business: Marshall
936 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on South Odell Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Odell Avenue
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Turn left onto East Arrow Street
102 m · 12 sec · East Arrow Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
112 m · 13 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on North Jefferson Avenue
616 ft · 22 sec · North Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto East Eastwood Street
87 m · 10 sec · East Eastwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Eastwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Marshall.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 65 North
Merge slight left
60.9 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marshall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Marshall?
The road trip is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Collins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Joplin and 101.7 miles from Marshall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158 miles (254.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 8:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marshall.
Stop Ideas Near Collins
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 Collins.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 158 mi (254.28 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 Marshall
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 12,885 |
| Coordinates | 39.1230800, -93.1968700 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marshall (-93.19687, 39.12308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.54 | $61.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.08 | $76.17 |
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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