Joplin, MO Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Joplin, MO is a local road trip base with 56 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 137-mile quick runs to 304-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Joplin, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
56
Longest Drive
326.8 mi
Caruthersville, MO
Quickest Drive
15m
Carl Junction, MO
Plan Around Joplin, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Joplin, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Joplin, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Joplin, MO
Joplin, MO to Castor, MO
Joplin, MO to Center, MO
Joplin, MO to Dellwood, MO
Joplin, MO to Malden, MO
Joplin, MO to St. Louis, MO
Joplin, MO to Saint Peters, MO
Joplin, MO to Oakville, MO
Joplin, MO to High Ridge, MO
Joplin, MO to Eureka, MO
Joplin, MO to Centralia, MO
Joplin, MO to Columbia, MO
Joplin, MO to Jefferson City, MO
Joplin, MO to California, MO
Joplin, MO to Liberty, MO
Joplin, MO to Buckner, MO
Joplin, MO to Warrensburg, MO
Joplin, MO to East Independence, MO
Joplin, MO to Independence, MO
Driving from Joplin, MO
The typical drive from Joplin, MO covers about 226 miles and takes around 4h 24m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 304 miles (6h 13m), while the shortest is just 137 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Joplin, MO are Castor, MO (304.3 mi, 6h 13m), Center, MO (289.9 mi, 5h 37m), Dellwood, MO (289.3 mi, 5h 29m), Malden, MO (288.8 mi, 5h 56m), and St. Louis, MO (284.4 mi, 5h 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 226-mile trip from Joplin, MO, budget about $34 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 20 mapped routes leaving Joplin, MO and 36 routes heading into Joplin, MO, covering 56 total connections. Distances range from 137 to 304 miles.
The longest mapped route from Joplin, MO covers 304 miles and takes approximately 6h 13m. Shorter options start at just 137 miles.
The average route from Joplin, MO runs about 226 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 226-mile trip from Joplin, MO costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Joplin, MO include Castor, MO, Center, MO, Dellwood, MO and Malden, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Joplin, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
52,218
Median Income
$51,154
Median Home Value
$159,700
Median Age
37.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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