How far is Monett, MO from Joplin, MO?

The driving distance from Monett, MO to Joplin, MO is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.36 mi
00h 48m
Flight
34.04 mi
54.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.04 mi
Kilometers
54.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.36 mi
Kilometers
63.35 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joplin
Sat, Apr 18, 1:43 AM CDT
Return by in Monett
Sat, Apr 18, 2:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monett
2026-04-18T00:54
Arrive Joplin
Sat, Apr 18, 1:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monett
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sarcoxie
MO

City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States

From Monett
19.7 mi
00h 24m
To Joplin
19.7 mi
00h 24m

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
15 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monett and Joplin.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cleveland Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · West Cleveland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    17.4 mi · 31 min · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto High Street

    1342 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Blackberry Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Blackberry Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2816 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 44 West: Joplin

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 66: Duenweg, Joplin

    8.5 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    48 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    18 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Avenue
17.4 mi · 44%
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
10.4 mi · 26%
I 44 Business
8.55 mi · 22%
Blackberry Road
2.02 mi · 5%
High Street
0.25 mi · 1%
I 44 West
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Central Avenue

Turn left onto North Central Avenue

17.4 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sarcoxie
00h 24m from Monett
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monett and Showers And Thunderstorms near Joplin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monett to Joplin?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sarcoxie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Monett and 19.7 miles from Joplin.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monett and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 34.04 mi (54.79 km).

Monett

#1 Monett

City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States

Population9,161
Coordinates36.9289500, -93.9277100
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Joplin

#2 Joplin

The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.

Population50,956
Coordinates37.0842300, -94.5132800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cleveland Avenue (-93.927707, 36.928822)
End: South Main Street (-94.513461, 37.084233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $5.24
Round trip
$10.48
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.24 $10.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.65 $6.47 $12.94
Diesel $5.30 $7.37 $14.75

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 Monett and Joplin. The current time is 00:54:26.

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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.