Origin
Joplin, MO
Late night in Joplin on Saturday
Local time
3:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joplin, MO to Webb City, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
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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Webb City, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Joplin, MO to Webb City, MO covers 7.1 miles and takes about 13m 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, Demott Drive, North Main Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on South Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 7.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US Historic 66; MO 43 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (MO 171 / Demott Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US Historic 66; MO 43 / South Main Street
Turn right onto US Historic 66; MO 43 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MO 171 / Demott Drive
Enter roundabout onto MO 171 / Demott Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MO D / South Main Street
Turn left onto MO D / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Demott Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West MacArthur Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 2.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joplin, MO and Webb City, MO.
1
Start on this road
83 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
60 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto US Historic 66; MO 43
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn straight onto MO 43
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street Road
5
Enter roundabout onto MO 171
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Demott Drive
6
Continue on MO 171
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Demott Drive
7
Continue on I 49 Business; MO 171
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West MacArthur Drive
8
Turn left onto MO D
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
MO D
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.37 | $2.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Webb City, MO
Late night in Webb City on Saturday
Local time
3:38 AM
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
13m 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 Webb City, MO covers 7.1 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Demott Drive, North Main Street Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 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 $1.11 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 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US Historic 66; MO 43 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (MO 171 / Demott Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Joplin, MO to Webb City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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