How far is Joplin, MO from Rogersville, MO?

The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Rogersville, MO is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.46 mi
01h 44m
Flight
80.36 mi
129.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.36 mi
Kilometers
129.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.46 mi
Kilometers
137.53 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogersville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 AM CDT
Return by in Joplin
Sat, Apr 18, 12:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joplin
2026-04-18T08:38
Arrive Rogersville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joplin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Vernon
MO

City in Missouri

From Joplin
42.6 mi
00h 52m
To Rogersville
42.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Rogersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Rogersville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    59 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    6.8 mi · 14 min · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cimarron Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    53.2 mi · 57 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 360 East

    1463 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on James River Freeway

    14.4 mi · 17 min · James River Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FR 247

    823 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Farm Road 247

    651 ft · 15 sec · South Farm Road 247

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1272 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on East Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Rogersville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
53.2 mi · 62%
James River Freeway
21.6 mi · 25%
East 7th Street
6.76 mi · 8%
East Center Street
1.52 mi · 2%
Cimarron Road
0.88 mi · 1%
I 44 East
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

53.2 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 52m from Joplin
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rogersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Rogersville?

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Joplin and 42.8 miles from Rogersville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rogersville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Rogersville. Straight-line distance: 80.36 mi (129.32 km).

Joplin

#1 Joplin

The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.

Population50,956
Coordinates37.0842300, -94.5132800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Rogersville

#2 Rogersville

City in Greene and Webster Counties in the U.

Population3,953
Coordinates37.1170000, -93.0557300
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Start: Joplin (-94.51328, 37.08423)
End: Rogersville (-93.05573, 37.117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.41 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.02 gal · 22.82 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.65 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $5.30 $15.97 $31.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Joplin and Rogersville. The current time is 08:38:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.