How far is Joplin, MO from Scott City, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Scott City, MO is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
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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City in Howell County, Missouri, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Scott City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Scott City.
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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
53.2 mi · 57 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 360 East
1463 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on James River Freeway
14.4 mi · 17 min · James River Freeway
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Continue straight
81.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard
823 ft · 14 sec · North Westwood Boulevard
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Turn slight left
84 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
756 ft · 16 sec
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO M, MO K: Scott City, Chaffee
659 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on MO M, MO K: Scott City, Chaffee
1130 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Scott City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 60 East
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Scott City?
The road trip is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?
Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.6 miles from Joplin and 165.1 miles from Scott City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 $43.86 one way or $87.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Scott City. Straight-line distance: 274.86 mi (442.34 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 Scott City
City in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 4,468 |
| Coordinates | 37.2167200, -89.5245300 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scott City (-89.52453, 37.21672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $43.86 | $87.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.46 | $98.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.13 | $108.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.69 | $123.37 |
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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