Origin
Neosho, MO
Night in Neosho on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Neosho, MO to Joplin, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Neosho, MO
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Joplin, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Neosho and Joplin, Missouri, you are looking at a brief 23.5-mile journey that typically takes about 31 minutes. This straightforward drive stays entirely within the Midwest region, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You will navigate primarily via South Washington Street, East Coler Street, and North Neosho Boulevard rather than major interstates. With a fuel cost of approximately $4, it is an incredibly budget-friendly route that requires no overnight stops. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, this path offers a practical and efficient connection between these two Missouri communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 9 mi | 9m |
| East 7th Street | 4.9 mi | 11m |
| I 49 Business | 3 mi | 4m |
| Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| East Coler Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Harmony Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Neosho, MO and Joplin, MO.
1
Start on East Main Street
218 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Washington Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto MO 86
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Coler Street
4
Continue on US 60 Business; MO 86
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Neosho Boulevard
5
Turn right onto West Harmony Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Harmony Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto I 49 Business; MO 86
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 49 Business; MO 86
7
Enter roundabout onto I 49 Business; MO 86
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 49 Business; MO 86
8
Continue on I 49 Business; MO 86
286 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 49 Business; MO 86
9
Turn slight right onto I 49 Business; MO 86
521 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 49 Business; MO 86
10
Take the ramp onto I 49 Business
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 49 Business
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin
11
Merge onto I 49; US 71
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I 49; US 71
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
13
Continue on MO 249
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
Exit 39B
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward MO 66, I 44 Business
15
Turn left onto I 44 Business; MO 66
4.9 mi
·
11 min
·
East 7th Street
16
Turn right onto US Historic 66; MO 43
156 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Turn right
60 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn right
83 ft
·
6 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Washington Street
Turn left onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO 86 / East Coler Street
At end of road, turn left onto MO 86 / East Coler Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 49 Business; MO 86
Enter roundabout onto I 49 Business; MO 86
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 49 Business
Take the ramp onto I 49 Business toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward MO 66, I 44 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 66, I 44 Business
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Joplin, MO
Night in Joplin on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way through the local road network. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you will remain on surface streets for the entirety of the 31-minute trip. The experience is defined by local traffic patterns rather than the monotonous pace of high-speed interstates. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so stay alert and ready for frequent adjustments. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape from start to finish.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Washington Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MO 86 / East Coler Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (I 49 Business; MO 86): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MO 86 / East Coler Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (I 49 Business; MO 86): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — George Washington Carver National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Joplin, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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