How far is Joplin, MO from Osage Beach, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Osage Beach, MO is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greene County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Osage Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Osage Beach.
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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
113.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 64, MO 5, MO 32: Hartville
894 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Camdenton, Nevada, Osage Beach, Jefferson City
1082 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Case Road
1292 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Case Road
88 m · 15 sec · Case Road
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Turn left onto Osage Beach Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Osage Beach Parkway
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Turn right onto Winn Road
58 m · 9 sec · Winn Road
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Turn right
39 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 6 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 Osage Beach.
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
113 mi · 02h 03m
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 Osage Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Osage Beach?
The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Strafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Joplin and 79 miles from Osage Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joplin and Sunny near Osage Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Strafford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Rogersville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Strafford.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Osage Beach. Straight-line distance: 124.85 mi (200.92 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 Osage Beach
City in Camden and Miller counties in the U.
| Population | 4,677 |
| Coordinates | 38.1295600, -92.6527700 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osage Beach (-92.65277, 38.12956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.00 | $42.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.92 | $51.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.54 | $59.09 |
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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