How far is Warrensburg, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Warrensburg, MO to Joplin, MO is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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 Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warrensburg and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrensburg and Joplin.
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Start on South Maguire Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Maguire Street
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Turn right
31 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MO 13 South: Clinton
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 South: Clinton
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight
15.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 401
595 ft · 29 sec · Northwest 401
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Continue on Northwest 401
1.2 km · 3 min · Northwest 401
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Continue on Northwest 401 Road
1457 ft · 1 min · Northwest 401 Road
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Turn right
17.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1135 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 571 South, MO 96, I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
706 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East MacArthur Drive
72 m · 3 sec · East MacArthur Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto East MacArthur Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · East MacArthur Drive
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Continue on West Macarthur Drive
2 mi · 3 min · West Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street Road
78 m · 7 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 Warrensburg and Joplin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 49 South
Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Warrensburg and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance 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 Warrensburg to Joplin?
The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Rich Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Warrensburg and 88 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Warrensburg and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joplin.
Stop Ideas Near Rich Hill
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 Rich Hill.
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Independence
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warrensburg and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 123.47 mi (198.71 km).
#1 Warrensburg
City in Missouri
| Population | 20,539 |
| Coordinates | 38.7627900, -93.7360500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 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 | $22.48 | $44.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.61 | $63.22 |
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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