How far is Parkville, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Parkville, MO to Joplin, MO is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkville and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkville and Joplin.
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Start on East 12th Street
18 m · 8 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto East Street
3 mi · 5 min · East Street
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Turn right onto Horizons Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Horizons Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward I 635 South: Kansas City, Kansas
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 69 North: Wichita, Des Moines
667 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: Wichita
949 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South
109.1 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Overland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · West Atkinson Road
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street Road
6 m · 1 sec · North Main Street Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street Road
4 mi · 9 min · North Main Street Road
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Turn left
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 Parkville 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.
Overland Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South
109 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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 Parkville and Clear near Joplin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkville to Joplin?
The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Hume is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Parkville and 88.8 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkville and Clear near Joplin.
Stop Ideas Near Hume
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 Hume.
Lee's Summit
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Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkville and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 146.13 mi (235.17 km).
#1 Parkville
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,329 |
| Coordinates | 39.1950000, -94.6821800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.26 | $50.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.51 | $63.01 |
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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