How far is Neosho, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Neosho, MO to Joplin, MO is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Newton County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Neosho and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Neosho and Joplin.
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Start on East Main Street
66 m · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1506 ft · 53 sec · South Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Coler Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Coler Street
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Continue on North Neosho Boulevard
1224 ft · 23 sec · North Neosho Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Harmony Street
2558 ft · 46 sec · West Harmony Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
87 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
159 m · 12 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin
1392 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
9 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 66, I 44 Business
1312 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
4.9 mi · 11 min · East 7th Street
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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 Neosho and Joplin.
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.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
8.95 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Neosho and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance 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 Neosho to Joplin?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Saginaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Neosho and 11.7 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Neosho and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joplin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Neosho and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.19 km).
#1 Neosho
City in Newton County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 12,116 |
| Coordinates | 36.8689600, -94.3680000 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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