How far is Joplin, MO from Saint John, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Saint John, MO is about 284.2 miles (457.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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 24m.
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.
City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Saint John.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Saint John.
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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
261.5 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elm Avenue
711 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Elm Avenue, Webster University, Shop & Dine, Universities & Theater, City Hall & Information
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Elm Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto East Kirkham Avenue
2805 ft · 56 sec · East Kirkham Avenue
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Continue on South Brentwood Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Brentwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Eager Road
1022 ft · 33 sec · Eager Road
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Turn left onto I 170 North
2291 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto Inner Belt Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Inner Belt Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 180: Saint Charles Rock Road
816 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 180 West: Saint Charles Rock Road
135 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Saint Charles Rock Road
3068 ft · 1 min · Saint Charles Rock Road
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Turn right onto Marshall Road
1922 ft · 1 min · Marshall Road
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Turn right onto Mavis Place
99 m · 14 sec · Mavis Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mavis Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Saint John.
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
262 mi · 04h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint John.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Saint John?
The road trip is about 284.2 miles (457.3 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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 141.9 miles from Joplin and 142.2 miles from Saint John.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.82 one way or $75.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint John.
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Saint John. Straight-line distance: 253.56 mi (408.06 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 Saint John
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 6,319 |
| Coordinates | 38.7148400, -90.3462700 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint John (-90.34627, 38.71484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.82 | $75.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.66 | $85.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.68 | $93.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.20 | $106.40 |
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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