How far is Town and Country, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Town and Country, MO to Joplin, MO is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.8 miles (394 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 05h 08m.
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.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Town and Country and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town and Country and Joplin.
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Start on Woodlark Lane
95 m · 16 sec · Woodlark Lane
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Turn right onto Topping Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Topping Road
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Turn straight onto Manchester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Manchester Road
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Turn right onto North Barrett Parkway Drive
978 ft · 35 sec · North Barrett Parkway Drive
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Turn left onto Barrett Station Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Barrett Station Road
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Turn slight right onto Dougherty Ferry Road
66 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Dougherty Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dougherty Ferry Road
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Highway Drive
748 ft · 14 sec · North Highway Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
936 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
256.3 mi · 4 hr 38 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 Town and Country 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.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
256 mi · 04h 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Town and Country and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Joplin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Town and Country to Joplin?
The road trip is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Town and Country and 136.1 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.8 miles (394 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.16 one way or $70.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Town and Country and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Joplin.
Stop Ideas Near Stoutland
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 Stoutland.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Town and Country and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 244.85 mi (394.05 km).
#1 Town and Country
City in St.
| Population | 11,140 |
| Coordinates | 38.6122800, -90.4634500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: Joplin (-94.51328, 37.08423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $3.67 | $35.16 | $70.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.05 | $38.85 | $77.70 |
| Premium | $4.41 | $42.31 | $84.62 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $56.62 | $113.24 |
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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