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Trip from Old Jamestown, MO to Joplin, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 39m

Distance

292.3 mi

470 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 26m ★
6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 48m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 4m
8 PM
5h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Old Jamestown, MO, MO

Old Jamestown, MO

C. Spencer van Gulick

city in southern Jasper County and northern Newton County, Missouri, USA

Joplin, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Old Jamestown, MO to Joplin, MO covers 292.3 miles and takes about 5h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, I 44 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 256.3 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.70 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

146.2 miles from Old Jamestown, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 39m. Total distance: 292.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 39m drive with frequent turns across 292.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 256.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Vaile Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 292.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Vaile Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.4 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | Vaile Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Vaile Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
6.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

Merge onto I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22.5 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward Dougherty Ferry Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8 Toward Dougherty Ferry Road
5
27.2 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the ramp toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
8
283.7 mi into trip | ~5h 21m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor 256.3 mi 4h 37m
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway 16.1 mi 20m
I 44 Business 8.5 mi 17m
Dougherty Ferry Road 2.5 mi 4m
Patterson Road 2.3 mi 5m
Lindbergh Boulevard 2 mi 4m
Vaile Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Forest Avenue 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor — 256.3 mi, about 4h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Jamestown, MO and Joplin, MO.

1

Start on this road

0.3 mi · 1 min · this road
2

Turn right onto Old Halls Ferry Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Old Halls Ferry Road
3

Enter roundabout onto Vaile Avenue

209 ft · 4 sec · Vaile Avenue
4

Continue on Vaile Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Vaile Avenue
5

Continue on Patterson Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Patterson Road
6

Turn slight right

247 ft · 5 sec
Toward US 67 South
7

Turn straight onto US 67

2.0 mi · 4 min · Lindbergh Boulevard
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 270

16 mi · 20 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 8 Toward Dougherty Ferry Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Dougherty Ferry Road
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on Forest Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Forest Avenue
13

Turn left onto MO 141

0.7 mi · 1 min · MO 141
14

Take the exit

105 ft · 3 sec
15

Turn right onto North Highway Drive

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Highway Drive
16

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
17

Merge onto I 44; US 50

256 mi · 4 hr 37 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit onto I 44 Business; MO 66

8.5 mi · 17 min · I 44 Business; MO 66
Exit 15 Toward I 44 Business, MO 66: Duenweg, Joplin Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn right onto US Historic 66; MO 43

156 ft · 7 sec · South Main Street
20

Turn right

60 ft · 6 sec
21

Turn right

83 ft · 6 sec
22

Arrive at 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 146.2 miles from Old Jamestown, MO, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 256.3 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 64 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 146.2 miles or 2h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 33m

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 Old Jamestown, 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.

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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 Old Jamestown, MO

This is one driving day of about 292.3 miles and 5h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Old Jamestown, 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.
The longest stretch is on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor for about 256.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 146.2 mi from Old Jamestown, MO · 2h 52m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waynesville, MO

146 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

Chesterfield, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.2 miles from Old Jamestown, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 256.3 miles.

Arriving in Joplin, MO

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Washington Carver National Monument

George Washington Carver National Monument

National Monument

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 ~17 min detour Free near mile 284.9
View on nps.gov
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 234
View on nps.gov
Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour $19 near mile 20.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.70 one way

$91.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $50.17 $100.35
premium $4.89 $56.25 $112.50
diesel $5.61 $64.54 $129.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.7 1 $30.69 $14.03
Efficient EV 73.1 0 $25.58 $11.69
EV Truck/SUV 116.9 1 $40.92 $18.71

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 12, 2026

Origin

Old Jamestown, MO

Afternoon in Old Jamestown on Thursday

Local time

4:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Joplin, MO

Afternoon in Joplin on Thursday

Local time

4:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Waynesville, MO

146 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

23 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

5h 39m 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 Old Jamestown, MO to Joplin, MO covers 292.3 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, I 44 Business. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.2 miles from Old Jamestown, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.70 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 292.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Vaile Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.4 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Old Jamestown, MO to Joplin, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include George Washington Carver National Monument, Wilson's Creek National Battlefield and Gateway Arch National Park.

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