How far is Joplin, MO from Sainte Genevieve, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Sainte Genevieve, MO is about 309.9 miles (498.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Sainte Genevieve.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Sainte Genevieve.
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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
29.8 mi · 32 min · Jeff McBride Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO O
1139 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
1329 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
823 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
133 m · 19 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Sainte Genevieve.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sainte Genevieve.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Sainte Genevieve?
The road trip is about 309.9 miles (498.7 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?
Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Joplin and 155.1 miles from Sainte Genevieve.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 $41.22 one way or $82.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sainte Genevieve.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Sainte Genevieve. Straight-line distance: 252.69 mi (406.67 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 Sainte Genevieve
City in and the county seat of Ste.
| Population | 4,410 |
| Coordinates | 37.9814400, -90.0417800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sainte Genevieve (-90.04178, 37.98144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $41.22 | $82.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.49 | $92.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.87 | $101.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.97 | $115.95 |
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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