How far is Joplin, MO from Pevely, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Pevely, MO is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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 05h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Pevely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Pevely.
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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
3.7 mi · 4 min · Jeff McBride Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO Z: Pevely
1544 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto County Road
1756 ft · 1 min · County Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
89 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
64 m · 9 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Pevely.
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
223 mi · 04h 01m
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 Pevely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Pevely?
The road trip is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 137.7 miles from Joplin and 138 miles from Pevely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joplin and Sunny near Pevely.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Pevely. Straight-line distance: 239.91 mi (386.1 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 Pevely
City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 6,001 |
| Coordinates | 38.2833900, -90.3951200 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pevely (-90.39512, 38.28339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $36.69 | $73.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.38 | $82.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.28 | $90.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.61 | $103.22 |
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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