How far is Joplin, MO from Riverside, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Riverside, MO is about 276.8 miles (445.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Riverside.
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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
2864 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Commercial Boulevard
3270 ft · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dow Industrial Drive
2904 ft · 2 min · Dow Industrial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Riverside Drive
666 ft · 29 sec · Riverside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Riverside.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Joplin and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Riverside?
The road trip is about 276.8 miles (445.5 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Joplin and 138.6 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 6:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.84 one way or $73.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Joplin and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
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 Richland.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 240.76 mi (387.46 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 Riverside
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,528 |
| Coordinates | 38.2867200, -90.3801200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-90.38012, 38.28672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $36.84 | $73.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.55 | $83.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.47 | $90.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
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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