How far is Nevada, MO from Joplin, MO?

The driving distance from Nevada, MO to Joplin, MO is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
57.89 mi
01h 04m
Flight
52.88 mi
85.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.88 mi
Kilometers
85.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.89 mi
Kilometers
93.16 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joplin
Sun, May 24, 4:45 PM CDT
Return by in Nevada
Sun, May 24, 5:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevada
2026-05-24T15:41
Arrive Joplin
Sun, May 24, 4:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nevada
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
Jasper
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Nevada
32.2 mi
00h 32m
To Joplin
25.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    160 m · 25 sec · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Lynn Street

    755 ft · 39 sec · North Lynn Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Austin Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Austin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    1599 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 571 South, MO 96, I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City

    706 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East MacArthur Drive

    72 m · 3 sec · East MacArthur Drive

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East MacArthur Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · East MacArthur Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on West Macarthur Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · West Macarthur Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street Road

    78 m · 7 sec · North Main Street Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street Road

    4 mi · 9 min · North Main Street Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    18 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 South
47.5 mi · 82%
Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.63 mi · 11%
North Main Street Road
4.09 mi · 7%
West Macarthur Drive
1.98 mi · 3%
East Austin Boulevard
1.69 mi · 3%
I 49 Business
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 49 South

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jasper
00h 32m from Nevada
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Nevada and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Joplin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Nevada and 25.7 miles from Joplin.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Nevada and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Joplin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 52.88 mi (85.11 km).

Nevada

#1 Nevada

Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States

Population8,196
Coordinates37.8392100, -94.3546700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Joplin

#2 Joplin

The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.

Population50,956
Coordinates37.0842300, -94.5132800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: East Walnut Street (-94.354672, 37.839164)
End: South Main Street (-94.513461, 37.084233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.68 $17.35
Premium $4.65 $9.49 $18.99
Diesel $5.30 $10.82 $21.64

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Nevada and Joplin. The current time is 15:41:26.

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.