How far is Lemay, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Lemay, MO to Joplin, MO is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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 22m.
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 Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemay and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemay and Joplin.
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Start on Rembold Avenue
61 m · 14 sec · Rembold Avenue
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Turn left onto Placid Avenue
106 m · 22 sec · Placid Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Gentry Avenue
2404 ft · 1 min · Gentry Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Telegraph Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Telegraph Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 255 West, US 50 West: Memphis
1854 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Tulsa
1.6 km · 3 min
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Continue on Soccer Park Road, North Highway Drive
1053 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Tulsa
548 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
259.5 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 66: Duenweg, Joplin
8.5 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
48 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lemay and Joplin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
259 mi · 04h 42m
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 Lemay and Mostly Sunny near Joplin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lemay to Joplin?
The road trip is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140 miles from Lemay and 140.4 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.33 one way or $74.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lemay and Mostly Sunny near Joplin.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
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 Richland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lemay and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 251.85 mi (405.31 km).
#1 Lemay
Census designated place
| Population | 16,645 |
| Coordinates | 38.5333900, -90.2792800 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joplin
The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.
| Population | 50,956 |
| Coordinates | 37.0842300, -94.5132800 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-94.513461, 37.084233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.33 | $74.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.10 | $84.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.07 | $92.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.51 | $105.02 |
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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