How far is Olivette, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Olivette, MO to Joplin, MO is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.7 miles (403.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olivette and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olivette and Joplin.
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Start on Dielman Road
11 m · 5 sec · Dielman Road
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Turn right onto Old Bonhomme Road
2730 ft · 1 min · Old Bonhomme Road
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Turn right onto North Price Road
2082 ft · 1 min · North Price Road
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Turn left onto Delmar Boulevard
2284 ft · 1 min · Delmar Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 170 South
105 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto I 170 South
160 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Inner Belt Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Brentwood Boulevard North, Eager Road
1010 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Eager Road
156 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Eager Road
121 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Eager Road
938 ft · 27 sec · Eager Road
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Turn left onto South Brentwood Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Brentwood Boulevard
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Continue on East Kirkham Avenue
2805 ft · 56 sec · East Kirkham Avenue
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Turn left onto North Elm Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Elm Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 West
878 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
261.3 mi · 4 hr 44 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 Olivette 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
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
261 mi · 04h 44m
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 Olivette and Sunny near Joplin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olivette to Joplin?
The road trip is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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 140.3 miles from Olivette and 141.5 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.7 miles (403.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.48 one way or $74.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olivette and 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 Olivette and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 250.67 mi (403.41 km).
#1 Olivette
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 7,842 |
| Coordinates | 38.6653300, -90.3759500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.48 | $74.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.27 | $84.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.26 | $92.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.72 | $105.44 |
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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