How far is Oregon County, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Oregon County, MO to Joplin, MO is about 207.5 miles (334 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon County and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon County and Joplin.
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Start on Tucker Creek Road
2584 ft · 2 min · Tucker Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
20 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto Freedom Drive
1545 ft · 1 min · Freedom Drive
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Turn left onto Good Hard Drive
576 ft · 27 sec · Good Hard Drive
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Turn right onto Old Airport Road
1391 ft · 2 min · Old Airport Road
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Turn left onto Girdley Street
1325 ft · 1 min · Girdley Street
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Take the ramp right
27.3 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
84.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
52.7 mi · 56 min · Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
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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 Oregon County and Joplin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Girdley Street
Continue straight
84.2 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Oregon County 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 Oregon County to Joplin?
The road trip is about 207.5 miles (334 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Oregon County and 104.3 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174 miles (280.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.10 one way or $58.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Oregon County and Showers And Thunderstorms near Joplin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oregon County and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 174.04 mi (280.09 km).
#1 Oregon County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.6867200, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $3.98 | $29.10 | $58.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $31.78 | $63.55 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $34.46 | $68.91 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $43.83 | $87.66 |
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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