How far is Joplin, MO from Sunset Hills, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Sunset Hills, MO is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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 06m.
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.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Sunset Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Sunset Hills.
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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
260.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 366 East: Watson Road
1406 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 366 East: Watson Road
2937 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Rott Road
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto South Geyer Road
139 m · 15 sec · South Geyer Road
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Turn right onto Rott Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Rott Road
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Continue on Robyn Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Robyn Road
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Turn left onto Robyn Hills Drive
631 ft · 28 sec · Robyn Hills Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Robyn Hills Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Sunset Hills.
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
261 mi · 04h 43m
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 Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Joplin and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunset Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Sunset Hills?
The road trip is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Joplin and 136 miles from Sunset Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.16 one way or $72.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Joplin and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunset Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Stoutland
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 Stoutland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Sunset Hills. Straight-line distance: 245.6 mi (395.25 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 Sunset Hills
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,448 |
| Coordinates | 38.5389400, -90.4073400 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunset Hills (-90.40734, 38.53894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.16 | $72.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.79 | $81.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.63 | $89.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.87 | $101.73 |
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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