Origin
Richmond, MO
Evening in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
5:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, MO to Joplin, MO
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
198.7 mi
320 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, MO
Kelly
Joplin, MO
Miloš Steklý
Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, MO to Joplin, MO covers 198.7 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Camden Street, MO 10 West, I 435 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.18 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
99.4 miles from Richmond, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 198.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Camden Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Richmond, MO to Joplin, MO is easy. At 3h 11m 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 Richmond, MO to Joplin, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Camden Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MO 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 435 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edward F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East MacArthur Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Camden Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, MO and Joplin, MO.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Camden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Camden Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Camden Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Camden Street
4
Take the ramp right toward MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
5
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Keep slight left
259 ft
·
4 sec
7
Continue straight
30 mi
·
38 min
8
Take the exit slight left toward I 435 South: Independence
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 435 South: Independence
9
Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US 50 East: Joplin, Lee's Summit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
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I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US 50 East: Joplin, Lee's Summit
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Joplin, Lee's Summit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Joplin, Lee's Summit
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
14
Merge slight left
130 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward MO 571 South, MO 96, I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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MO 571 South, MO 96, I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
16
Turn right onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East MacArthur Drive
236 ft
·
3 sec
·
East MacArthur Drive
19
Exit the roundabout onto East MacArthur Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East MacArthur Drive
20
Continue on West Macarthur Drive
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Macarthur Drive
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street Road
256 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street Road
22
Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street Road
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North Main Street Road
23
Turn left
59 ft
·
7 sec
24
Turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
25
Arrive at your 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 99.4 miles from Richmond, MO, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.4 miles or 1h 35m 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 37m
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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, MO
This is one driving day of about 198.7 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Richmond, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.4 mi from Richmond, MO · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.4 miles from Richmond, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.18 one way
$60.36 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.27 | $66.54 |
| premium | $4.80 | $37.51 | $75.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.14 | $88.29 |
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: 69.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.86 | $9.54 |
| Efficient EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.82 | $12.72 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
Joplin, MO
Evening in Joplin on Sunday
Local time
5:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Nevada, MO
99 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
6 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
3h 11m 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 Richmond, MO to Joplin, MO covers 198.7 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Camden Street, MO 10 West, I 435 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.4 miles from Richmond, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.18 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Richmond, MO to Joplin, MO is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond, MO to Joplin, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond, MO to Joplin, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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