How far is Joplin, MO from Maryville, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Maryville, MO is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.2 miles (364 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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 04h 41m.
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 Cass County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Maryville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Maryville.
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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 3 toward Demott Drive
77 m · 7 sec · Demott Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Demott Drive
5.2 mi · 7 min · Demott Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
53 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive
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Continue straight
48.2 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, US 50 West
1391 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 435 West, US 50 West
149 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, US 59 North: Maryville
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
41 m · 3 sec · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Maryville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Parkview Drive
Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Joplin and Sunny near Maryville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Maryville?
The road trip is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Joplin and 121.7 miles from Maryville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.2 miles (364 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.43 one way or $64.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joplin and Sunny near Maryville.
Stop Ideas Near Cleveland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Grandview DMV
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cleveland.
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Maryville. Straight-line distance: 226.2 mi (364.04 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 Maryville
City in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 11,530 |
| Coordinates | 40.3461000, -94.8724700 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maryville (-94.87247, 40.3461)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $32.43 | $64.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.58 | $73.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.02 | $80.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.61 | $91.23 |
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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