Origin
Joplin, MO
Night in Joplin on Wednesday
Local time
10:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joplin, MO to Boonville, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 31m
Distance
219.1 mi
353 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 18m
★
6 AM
4h 32m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 41m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 57m
8 PM
4h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Joplin, MO
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Boonville, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Joplin, MO to Boonville, MO covers 219.1 miles and takes about 4h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, North Main Street Road, Demott Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
109.5 miles from Joplin, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 31m drive with frequent turns across 219.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Joplin, MO to Boonville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| North Main Street Road | — | — |
| Demott Drive | — | — |
| West MacArthur Drive | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| West Central Avenue | — | — |
| I 49 North | — | — |
| George Washington Carver Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin, MO and Boonville, MO.
1
Start on the route
82 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
59 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto South Main Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn straight onto North Main Street Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Demott Drive
13 ft
·
Demott Drive
6
Exit the roundabout onto Demott Drive
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Demott Drive
7
Continue on West MacArthur Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West MacArthur Drive
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
233 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
7.8 mi
·
8 min
10
Continue on West Central Avenue
453 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Central Avenue
11
Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
12
Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
34 mi
·
36 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Nevada, El Dorado Springs
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 54: Nevada, El Dorado Springs
16
At the end of the road, turn right
51 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
17
Turn left
23 mi
·
31 min
18
At the end of the road, turn left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn left onto Blue Branch Road
331 ft
·
9 sec
·
Blue Branch Road
20
Take the ramp right toward US 65 North, MO 7 North: Warsaw, Sedalia
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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US 65 North, MO 7 North: Warsaw, Sedalia
21
Merge slight left
53 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 70 East: Saint Louis
23
Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, Tipton
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, Tipton
25
Turn left onto West Ashley Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Ashley Road
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.5 miles from Joplin, MO, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
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 48 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.5 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boonville, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Joplin, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Joplin, MO
This is one driving day of about 219.1 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Joplin, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.5 mi from Joplin, MO · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.5 miles from Joplin, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boonville, MO
The final approach into Boonville, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Boonville, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.25 one way
$68.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.61 | $75.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $42.16 | $84.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.37 | $96.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.7 | 0 | $23.01 | $10.52 |
| Efficient EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.17 | $8.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.6 | 1 | $30.67 | $14.02 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Boonville, MO
Night in Boonville on Wednesday
Local time
10:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Nevada, MO
110 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
16 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
4h 31m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Joplin, MO to Boonville, MO covers 219.1 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, North Main Street Road, Demott Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.5 miles from Joplin, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Joplin, MO to Boonville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Joplin, MO to Boonville, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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