How far is Joplin, MO from Perryville, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Perryville, MO is about 326.8 miles (526 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.1 miles (417 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Perryville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Perryville.
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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
223.1 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO WW, MO AB, MO 30: Saint Clair
895 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
728 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on West Gravois Avenue
1012 ft · 25 sec · West Gravois Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 30, MO 47
58 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Gravois Avenue
27 mi · 38 min · East Gravois Avenue
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Boulevard
641 ft · 15 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 55 South: Cape Girardeau
66 m · 10 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 55 South: Cape Girardeau
832 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeff McBride Memorial Highway
49.2 mi · 53 min · Jeff McBride Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO M: Brewer
1069 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
1 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
17 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
2568 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street
111 m · 18 sec · East Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto South Spring Street
67 m · 10 sec · South Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Perryville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
223 mi · 04h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Joplin and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Perryville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Perryville?
The road trip is about 326.8 miles (526 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Joplin and 163.6 miles from Perryville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.1 miles (417 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.48 one way or $86.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Joplin and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Perryville.
Stop Ideas Near Newburg
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 Newburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Perryville. Straight-line distance: 259.11 mi (416.99 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 Perryville
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,540 |
| Coordinates | 37.7242200, -89.8612200 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perryville (-89.86122, 37.72422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $43.48 | $86.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.04 | $98.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.66 | $107.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.16 | $122.31 |
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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