How far is Joplin, MO from Savannah, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Savannah, MO is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Savannah.
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Start on the route
25 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto North Main Street Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Demott Drive
77 m · 7 sec · Demott Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Demott Drive
5.2 mi · 7 min · Demott Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
53 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive
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Continue straight
48.2 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, US 50 West
1391 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 435 West, US 50 West
149 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
35.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 Business, US 59 South, US 71 Business: Savannah
1386 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto East Price Street
2385 ft · 1 min · East Price Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
842 ft · 37 sec · South 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Savannah.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Parkview Drive
Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Clear leaving Joplin and Mostly Clear near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Savannah?
The road trip is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Drexel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Joplin and 107.1 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Joplin and Mostly Clear near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Drexel
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 Drexel.
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 198.17 mi (318.93 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 Savannah
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,168 |
| Coordinates | 39.9416600, -94.8302500 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Savannah (-94.83025, 39.94166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.55 | $57.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.23 | $70.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.15 | $80.30 |
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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