Origin
Joplin, MO
Morning in Joplin on Saturday
Local time
9:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joplin, MO to Monett, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Monett, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Joplin, MO to Monett, MO covers 39.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 14th Street, Congressman Gene Taylor Highway, East 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on North 14th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 39.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 14th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 1h 4m 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: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.7 miles (I 44 Business): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 44 Business
Take the ramp onto I 44 Business toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Spri...
6
19 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward MO 37, I 44 Business: Reeds, Sarcoxie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26
Toward MO 37, I 44 Business: Reeds, Sarcoxie
4
19.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 44 Business; MO 37 / Blackberry Road
Turn left onto I 44 Business; MO 37 / Blackberry Road
Navigation decision point
4
22 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
MO 37 / North 14th Street
Turn right onto MO 37 / North 14th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Joplin, MO and Monett, MO, road signs point toward Kansas City and Sarcoxie.
Kansas City
7.7 mi in
|
~15m
|
via I 44 Business
Sarcoxie
19 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 14th Street | 17.4 mi | 30m |
| Congressman Gene Taylor Highway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| East 7th Street | 6.8 mi | 14m |
| Blackberry Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 44 Business | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Cimarron Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Cleveland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North 14th Street
— 17.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin, MO and Monett, MO.
1
Start on this road
219 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
193 ft
·
19 sec
3
Turn left onto I 44 Business; MO 66
6.8 mi
·
14 min
·
East 7th Street
4
Continue on I 44 Business; MO 66
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cimarron Road
5
Take the ramp onto I 44 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 44 Business
Toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
6
Merge onto I 44; I 49; US 71
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 26
Toward MO 37, I 44 Business: Reeds, Sarcoxie
8
Turn right onto I 44 Business; MO 37
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 44 Business; MO 37
9
Turn left onto I 44 Business; MO 37
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Blackberry Road
10
Continue on I 44 Business; MO 37
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
High Street
11
Turn right onto MO 37
17 mi
·
30 min
·
North 14th Street
12
Turn right onto West Cleveland Avenue
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Cleveland Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
West Cleveland Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Joplin, MO · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Joplin, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monett, MO
The final approach into Monett, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.16 one way
$12.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.76 | $13.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Monett, MO
Morning in Monett on Saturday
Local time
9:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Joplin, MO to Monett, MO covers 39.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 14th Street, Congressman Gene Taylor Highway, East 7th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 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 $6.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.7 miles (I 44 Business): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Joplin, MO and Monett, MO, road signs point toward Kansas City and Sarcoxie.
Yes. Nearby national parks include George Washington Carver National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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