How far is Joplin, MO from Oakville, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Oakville, MO is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249 miles (400.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Oakville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Oakville.
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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
260.4 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
871 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
2033 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 231: Telegraph Road
1700 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road
89 m · 15 sec · Cliff Cave Road
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Turn right
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Oakville.
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
260 mi · 04h 43m
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 Oakville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Oakville?
The road trip is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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 139.1 miles from Joplin and 139.3 miles from Oakville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249 miles (400.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 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 Oakville.
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 Oakville. Straight-line distance: 248.96 mi (400.66 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 Oakville
City in Halton Region, Ontario
| Population | 36,143 |
| Coordinates | 38.4700500, -90.3045600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cliff Cave Road (-90.304531, 38.470247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $37.07 | $74.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.81 | $83.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.75 | $91.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.14 | $104.28 |
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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