Embark on a quick 85.5-mile journey from Rogersville, MO, to Joplin, MO, which will take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes. This drive is best tackled in a single day, fitting comfortably within a recommended 1-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-44 West, also known as the Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway, with a minimal highway share, suggesting a more local feel. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $13. This route offers a straightforward connection within the Midwest region, making it an easy addition to any regional exploration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.8 miles from Rogersville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
52.7 mi
56m
US 60
21.7 mi
25m
I 44 Business
8.5 mi
17m
East Center Street
1.5 mi
2m
South Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
— 52.7 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogersville, MO and Joplin, MO.
1
Start on US 60 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·East Center Street
2
Turn left
358 ft·7 sec
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
4
Merge onto US 60
22 mi·25 min·US 60
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
6
Merge onto I 44
53 mi·56 min·Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit onto I 44 Business; MO 66
8.5 mi·17 min·I 44 Business; MO 66
Exit 15Toward I 44 Business, MO 66: Duenweg, JoplinUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US Historic 66; MO 43
156 ft·7 sec·South Main Street
9
Turn right
60 ft·6 sec
10
Turn right
83 ft·6 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 26-minute duration, this trip offers great flexibility. You can leave Rogersville at your leisure, perhaps after a relaxed breakfast, and still arrive in Joplin with plenty of daylight. Since there are no designated stops, plan your own breaks as needed, keeping in mind the total distance of 85.5 miles. Watch for frequent turns, as indicated by the route's profile, and ensure your navigation is set accurately. With an estimated fuel cost of just $13, you won't need to worry much about refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.8 miles from Rogersville, MO, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.8 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joplin, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rogersville, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rogersville, MO
This is one driving day of about 85.6 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Rogersville, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway for about 52.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 23.4 and 85.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
23.4 mi into trip|~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 West: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
8
77 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|I 44 Business; MO 66
Take the exit onto I 44 Business; MO 66 toward I 44 Business, MO 66: Duenweg, Joplin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward I 44 Business, MO 66: Duenweg, Joplin
4
85.5 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|US Historic 66; MO 43 / South Main Street
Turn right onto US Historic 66; MO 43 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
85.5 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
85.5 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.38 one way
$26.77 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.69
$29.39
premium
$4.89
$16.47
$32.95
diesel
$5.61
$18.90
$37.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.7
0
$8.99
$4.11
Efficient EV
21.4
0
$7.49
$3.42
EV Truck/SUV
34.2
0
$11.98
$5.48
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Rogersville, MO
Late night
in Rogersville on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Joplin, MO
Late night
in Joplin on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mount Vernon, MO
43 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 44m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 17.7
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for...
7 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 76.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," indicating that you'll encounter numerous turns and transitions rather than long stretches of uninterrupted highway. With a 0% highway share, expect a more engaged driving experience that closely follows local roads. While the longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, the overall profile suggests a drive where you'll be frequently adjusting your course. This type of road personality means you'll likely experience varied scenery and pace as you move through different communities on your way to Joplin.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.7 mi on Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 23.4 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 44m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 77 miles (I 44 Business; MO 66): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.5 miles (US Historic 66; MO 43 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Joplin is in Southwest Missouri. It's mentioned in the song "Route 66". Joplin is the "hub" of the southwest corner of Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma. The population of Joplin in 2020 was 51,762, but, with several "suburbs" around Joplin, the population of the Joplin metro area was over 210,077.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.7 miles on Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway. 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: at 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 77 miles (I 44 Business; MO 66): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.5 miles (US Historic 66; MO 43 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Wilson's Creek National Battlefield and 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.
