How far is Joplin, MO from Monett, MO?

The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Monett, MO is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.4 mi
01h 04m
Flight
34.04 mi
54.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.04 mi
Kilometers
54.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.4 mi
Kilometers
63.41 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monett
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 AM CDT
Return by in Joplin
Sat, Apr 18, 4:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joplin
2026-04-18T02:32
Arrive Monett
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joplin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sarcoxie
MO

City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States

From Joplin
19.7 mi
00h 32m
To Monett
19.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Monett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Monett.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    59 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    6.8 mi · 14 min · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cimarron Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    10.7 mi · 11 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 37, I 44 Business: Reeds, Sarcoxie

    1318 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2397 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Blackberry Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Blackberry Road

  10. 10

    Continue on High Street

    1342 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 14th Street

    17.4 mi · 31 min · North 14th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Cleveland Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · West Cleveland Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cleveland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Monett.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 14th Street
17.4 mi · 44%
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
10.7 mi · 27%
East 7th Street
6.76 mi · 17%
Blackberry Road
2.02 mi · 5%
Cimarron Road
0.88 mi · 2%
I 44 East
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North 14th Street

Turn right onto North 14th Street

17.4 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sarcoxie
00h 32m from Joplin
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Monett?

The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Sarcoxie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Joplin and 19.8 miles from Monett.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monett.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Monett. Straight-line distance: 34.04 mi (54.79 km).

Joplin

#1 Joplin

The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.

Population50,956
Coordinates37.0842300, -94.5132800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Monett

#2 Monett

City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States

Population9,161
Coordinates36.9289500, -93.9277100
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: Joplin (-94.51328, 37.08423)
End: Monett (-93.92771, 36.92895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $5.24
Round trip
$10.48
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.24 $10.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.65 $6.47 $12.94
Diesel $5.30 $7.37 $14.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Joplin and Monett. The current time is 02:32:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.