How far is Osage Beach, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Osage Beach, MO to Joplin, MO is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Greene County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osage Beach and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osage Beach and Joplin.
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Start on the route
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Winn Road
58 m · 12 sec · Winn Road
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Turn left onto Osage Beach Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Osage Beach Parkway
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Turn right onto Case Road
969 ft · 33 sec · Case Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 54 West: Camdenton
1612 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit right toward MO 5 South, MO 7 South: Lebanon
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
24 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 44 West: Springfield
731 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
113 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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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 Osage Beach and Joplin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 West
Merge slight left
113 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Osage Beach and Sunny near Joplin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osage Beach to Joplin?
The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Strafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Osage Beach and 74.8 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Osage Beach and Sunny near Joplin.
Stop Ideas Near Strafford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Rogersville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Strafford.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osage Beach and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 124.85 mi (200.92 km).
#1 Osage Beach
City in Camden and Miller counties in the U.
| Population | 4,677 |
| Coordinates | 38.1295600, -92.6527700 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.48 | $40.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.80 | $57.60 |
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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