Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
204 mi
328 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Photo: Miloš Steklý
The drive from Marshall, MO to Joplin, MO covers 204 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Odell Avenue, US 65 South, Blue Branch Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
102 miles from Marshall, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 204 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
The drive from Marshall, MO to Joplin, MO is easy. At 3h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marshall, MO to Joplin, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Odell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 65 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blue Branch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edward F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East MacArthur Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Macarthur Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Marshall, MO and Joplin, MO.
Start on East Eastwood Street
Turn right onto North Odell Avenue
Take the ramp slight right toward US 65 South
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right
Turn left onto Blue Branch Road
Continue straight
Turn sharp right
Keep slight left
At the end of the road, turn right
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MO 571 South, MO 96, I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
Turn right onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East MacArthur Drive
Exit the roundabout onto East MacArthur Drive
Continue on West Macarthur Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street Road
Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street Road
Turn left
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joplin, MO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Marshall, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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 Marshall, MO
This is one driving day of about 204 miles and 3h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102 mi from Marshall, MO · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 102 miles from Marshall, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Joplin, 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 Joplin, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$30.29 one way
$60.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
| premium | $4.65 | $37.38 | $74.76 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $42.60 | $85.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.42 | $9.79 |
| Efficient EV | 51 | 0 | $17.85 | $8.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.6 | 1 | $28.56 | $13.06 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Marshall on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Joplin on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Nevada, MO
102 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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