How far is Joplin, MO from Oregon County, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Oregon County, MO is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Oregon County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Oregon County.
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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
53.2 mi · 57 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 360 East
1463 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on James River Freeway
14.4 mi · 17 min · James River Freeway
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Continue straight
81.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: West Plains, Thayer
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
1638 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto McFarland Street
675 ft · 18 sec · McFarland Street
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Continue on Girdley Street
1325 ft · 60 sec · Girdley Street
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Turn right onto Old Airport Road
1391 ft · 2 min · Old Airport Road
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Turn left onto Good Hard Drive
576 ft · 27 sec · Good Hard Drive
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Turn right onto Freedom Drive
1545 ft · 1 min · Freedom Drive
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Turn left onto Independence Drive
1626 ft · 40 sec · Independence Drive
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Continue on West Abe Taylor Street
2797 ft · 47 sec · West Abe Taylor Street
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Continue on Joe Jones Boulevard
31 mi · 45 min · Joe Jones Boulevard
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Continue on Tucker Creek Road
2584 ft · 2 min · Tucker Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tucker Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Oregon County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James River Freeway
Continue straight
81.3 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joplin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oregon County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Oregon County?
The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Joplin and 103.5 miles from Oregon County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174 miles (280.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.98 one way or $57.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oregon County.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Oregon County. Straight-line distance: 174.04 mi (280.09 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 Oregon County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.6867200, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oregon County (-91.40329, 36.68672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $3.98 | $28.98 | $57.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $31.65 | $63.29 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $34.31 | $68.63 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $43.65 | $87.31 |
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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