Origin
Perryville, MO
Afternoon in Perryville on Wednesday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perryville, MO to Joplin, MO
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
6h 20m
Distance
327 mi
526 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 8m
★
6 AM
6h 20m
8 AM
6h 45m
10 AM
6h 29m
12 PM
6h 27m
3 PM
6h 30m
5 PM
6h 44m
8 PM
6h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perryville, MO
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Joplin, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Perryville, MO to Joplin, MO covers 327 miles and takes about 6h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, I 55, MO 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 222.8 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.12 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
163.5 miles from Perryville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 20m highway drive covering 327 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 222.8 miles on I 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 222.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and I 55. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Saint Joseph Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Saint Joseph Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 61 / North Kingshighway Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 55.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Saint Joseph Street
Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 61 / North Kingshighway Street
Enter roundabout onto US 61 / North Kingshighway Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward MO M: Antonia, Barnhart
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 185
Toward MO M: Antonia, Barnhart
7
95.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West: Rolla
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 44 West: Rolla
8
318.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 2m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Perryville, MO and Joplin, MO, road signs point toward Mo M: Antonia and Barnhart.
Mo M: Antonia
55.8 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Barnhart
55.8 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 222.8 mi | 4h |
| I 55 | 49.2 mi | 52m |
| MO 30 | 27 mi | 38m |
| MO M | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| I 44 Business | 8.5 mi | 17m |
| North King's Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Kingshighway Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 222.8 mi, about 4h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perryville, MO and Joplin, MO.
1
Start on South Spring Street
221 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Spring Street
2
Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Saint Joseph Street
3
Turn right onto MO B
349 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on MO B
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto US 61
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Kingshighway Street
6
Continue on US 61
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Kingshighway Street
7
Continue on US 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North King's Highway
8
Turn left onto MO M
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MO M
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
10
Merge onto I 55
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 55
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 185
Toward MO M: Antonia, Barnhart
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto MO M
12 mi
·
17 min
·
MO M
13
Turn left onto MO 30
27 mi
·
38 min
·
MO 30
14
Continue on US Historic 66; MO 30
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Gravois Avenue
15
Turn right onto US Historic 66; MO 30
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US Historic 66; MO 30
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 44 West: Rolla
17
Merge onto I 44
223 mi
·
4 hr
·
I 44
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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.5 miles from Perryville, MO, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 222.8 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 72 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.5 miles or 3h 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 5h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joplin, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Perryville, 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 Perryville, MO
This is one driving day of about 327 miles and 6h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Perryville, 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 I 44 for about 222.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163.5 mi from Perryville, MO · 3h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.5 miles from Perryville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 222.8 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.12 one way
$102.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $56.13 | $112.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $62.93 | $125.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.20 | $144.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.1 | 1 | $34.33 | $15.70 |
| Efficient EV | 81.8 | 0 | $28.61 | $13.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.8 | 1 | $45.78 | $20.93 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Destination
Joplin, MO
Afternoon in Joplin on Wednesday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Chesterfield, MO
164 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
1 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
6h 20m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Perryville, MO to Joplin, MO covers 327 miles and takes about 6h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, I 55, MO 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.5 miles from Perryville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Saint Joseph Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 61 / North Kingshighway Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 55.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Perryville, MO and Joplin, MO, road signs point toward Mo M: Antonia and Barnhart.
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