How far is Joplin, MO from Park Hills, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Park Hills, MO is about 262.2 miles (422 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
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.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Park Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Park Hills.
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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
192.5 mi · 3 hr 28 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 19: Cuba, Owensville
1257 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
50.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Turn right
2210 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Community Drive
527 ft · 18 sec · Community Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Taylor Avenue
19 m · 3 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto Community Drive
113 m · 21 sec · Community Drive
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Turn left onto Field Street
61 m · 15 sec · Field Street
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Turn sharp right onto Bryan Street
118 m · 17 sec · Bryan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bryan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Park Hills.
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
193 mi · 03h 28m
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 Park Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Park Hills?
The road trip is about 262.2 miles (422 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Joplin and 131.3 miles from Park Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.88 one way or $69.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joplin and Sunny near Park Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Stoutland
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 Stoutland.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Park Hills. Straight-line distance: 225.43 mi (362.79 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 Park Hills
City in St.
| Population | 8,506 |
| Coordinates | 37.8542200, -90.5181800 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park Hills (-90.51818, 37.85422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $34.88 | $69.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.34 | $78.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.05 | $86.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.06 | $98.12 |
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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