How far is Joplin, MO from Webb City, MO?

The driving distance from Joplin, MO to Webb City, MO is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.06 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.11 mi
8.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.11 mi
Kilometers
8.23 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.06 mi
Kilometers
11.36 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webb City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 AM CDT
Return by in Joplin
Sat, Apr 18, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joplin
2026-04-18T00:35
Arrive Webb City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Joplin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Airport Drive
MO

City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States of America

From Joplin
3.5 mi
00h 06m
To Webb City
3.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Joplin and Webb City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joplin and Webb City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Main Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Demott Drive

    4 m · 1 sec · Demott Drive

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Demott Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Demott Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on West MacArthur Drive

    1 km · 1 min · West MacArthur Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1907 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Joplin and Webb City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
2.71 mi · 38%
Demott Drive
1.99 mi · 28%
North Main Street Road
1.7 mi · 24%
West MacArthur Drive
0.64 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

2.34 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
5.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Airport Drive
00h 06m from Joplin
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Webb City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joplin to Webb City?

The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Airport Drive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Joplin and 3.5 miles from Webb City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Joplin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Webb City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joplin and Webb City. Straight-line distance: 5.11 mi (8.23 km).

Joplin

#1 Joplin

The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.

Population50,956
Coordinates37.0842300, -94.5132800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Webb City

#2 Webb City

City in Missouri

Population12,134
Coordinates37.1464500, -94.4630000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Joplin (-94.51328, 37.08423)
End: Webb City (-94.463, 37.14645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.94 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.89
0.5 gal · 1.88 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.94 $1.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.06 $2.13
Premium $4.65 $1.16 $2.33
Diesel $5.30 $1.33 $2.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Joplin and Webb City. The current time is 00:35:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.