How far is Riverside, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Riverside, MO to Joplin, MO is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Joplin.
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Start on River
666 ft · 34 sec · River
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Turn left onto Dow Industrial Drive
2904 ft · 2 min · Dow Industrial Drive
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Turn right onto Commercial Boulevard
3270 ft · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard
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Turn left
2237 ft · 45 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO M: Antonia, Barnhart
1759 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
27 mi · 38 min
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Continue on West Gravois Avenue
1148 ft · 29 sec · West Gravois Avenue
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Turn right
1193 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 44 West: Rolla
1208 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
222.8 mi · 4 hr
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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 Riverside 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
223 mi · 04h 01m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverside and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Joplin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Joplin?
The road trip is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 138.3 miles from Riverside and 138.4 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 8:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.84 one way or $73.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Riverside and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 240.76 mi (387.46 km).
#1 Riverside
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,528 |
| Coordinates | 38.2867200, -90.3801200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $36.84 | $73.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.55 | $83.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.47 | $90.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
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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