How far is Joplin, MO from Town and Country, MO?
The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Town and Country, MO is about 274.6 miles (442 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.8 miles (394 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
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.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Town and Country.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Town and Country.
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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
260.4 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
871 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
551 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
2638 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 100: Manchester Road, West County Center Drive, Lewis-Clark Trail
1248 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on MO 100: Manchester Road
117 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 100 West: Manchester Road
46 m · 5 sec
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Continue on MO 100 West: Manchester Road
138 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Manchester Road
2711 ft · 1 min · Manchester Road
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Turn slight right onto Topping Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Topping Road
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Turn left onto Woodlark Lane
95 m · 14 sec · Woodlark Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodlark Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Town and Country.
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
260 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.
Sunny leaving Joplin and Mostly Cloudy near Town and Country.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Town and Country?
The road trip is about 274.6 miles (442 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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 137.1 miles from Joplin and 137.4 miles from Town and Country.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.8 miles (394 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.52 one way or $71.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joplin and Mostly Cloudy near Town and Country.
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.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Town and Country. Straight-line distance: 244.85 mi (394.05 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 Town and Country
City in St.
| Population | 11,140 |
| Coordinates | 38.6122800, -90.4634500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Town and Country (-90.46345, 38.61228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $3.67 | $35.52 | $71.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.05 | $39.25 | $78.51 |
| Premium | $4.41 | $42.75 | $85.50 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $57.21 | $114.42 |
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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