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Trip from Sainte Genevieve County, MO to Joplin, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 57m

Distance

286.3 mi

461 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 45m ★
6 AM
5h 58m
8 AM
6h 24m
10 AM
6h 7m
12 PM
6h 4m
3 PM
6h 8m
5 PM
6h 22m
8 PM
5h 50m

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

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Downtown Sainte Genevieve County, MO, MO

Sainte Genevieve County, MO

Thomas Parker

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

Joplin, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sainte Genevieve County, MO to Joplin, MO covers 286.3 miles and takes about 5h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 44, Marty Drive, MO 32 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 192.3 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.76 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

143.2 miles from Sainte Genevieve County, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 57m. Total distance: 286.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 57m highway drive covering 286.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and Marty Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 192.3 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 192.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Marty Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 21.9 miles in near MO 32.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 57m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 21.9 miles (MO 32): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles (US 67 Bus; MO 32): Navigation decision point; at 85.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
21.9 mi into trip | ~36m in | MO 32

Take the exit onto MO 32 toward MO 32 West, US 67 Business: Leadington, Park Hills

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MO 32 West, US 67 Business: Leadington,...
5
22 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 67 Bus; MO 32

Turn left onto US 67 Bus; MO 32

Navigation decision point

5
85.3 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Take the ramp toward I 44 West: Rolla

Navigation decision point

Toward I 44 West: Rolla
8
277.7 mi into trip | ~5h 40m 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
5
286.3 mi into trip | ~5h 57m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Sainte Genevieve County, MO to Joplin, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Park Hills along the way.

Park Hills

21.9 mi in | ~36m | via MO 32

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 44 192.3 mi 3h 27m
Marty Drive 53.3 mi 1h 19m
MO 32 18.2 mi 26m
I 44 Business 8.5 mi 17m
MO 19 6.5 mi 9m
East Karsch Boulevard 2.3 mi 4m
East Main Street 1.4 mi 2m
River Aux Vases Church Road 0.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 44 — 192.3 mi, about 3h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sainte Genevieve County, MO and Joplin, MO.

1

Start on this road

0.6 mi · 2 min · this road
2

Turn right onto River Aux Vases Church Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · River Aux Vases Church Road
3

Turn left onto MO 32

14 mi · 20 min · MO 32
4

Turn right onto MO 32

2.3 mi · 4 min · East Karsch Boulevard
5

Keep slight right at fork onto MO 32

4.0 mi · 4 min · MO 32
6

Take the exit onto MO 32

0.1 mi · 26 sec · MO 32
Toward MO 32 West, US 67 Business: Leadington, Park Hills
7

Turn left onto US 67 Bus; MO 32

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 67 Bus; MO 32
8

Turn right onto US 67 Business

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Woodlawn Drive
9

Continue on US 67 Business

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South St Joe Drive
10

Turn slight left onto US 67 Business

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Strauss Drive
11

Continue on US 67 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
13

Continue on MO Z

0.4 mi · 45 sec · MO Z
14

Turn left onto MO 8

53 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Marty Drive
15

Continue on MO 19

6.5 mi · 9 min · MO 19
16

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 44 West: Rolla
17

Merge onto I 44

192 mi · 3 hr 27 min · 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

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 143.2 miles from Sainte Genevieve County, MO, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 192.3 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 63 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 143.2 miles or 3h 14m 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 53m

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 Sainte Genevieve County, 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 Sainte Genevieve County, MO

This is one driving day of about 286.3 miles and 5h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Sainte Genevieve County, 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 192.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 143.2 mi from Sainte Genevieve County, MO · 3h 14m into the drive

Downtown Cuba, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, MO

143 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

Byrnes Mill, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.7 miles from Sainte Genevieve County, 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.

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 276.5
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 227.1
View on nps.gov
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.76 one way

$89.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $49.14 $98.29
premium $4.89 $55.10 $110.19
diesel $5.61 $63.21 $126.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 85.9 1 $30.06 $13.74
Efficient EV 71.6 0 $25.05 $11.45
EV Truck/SUV 114.5 1 $40.08 $18.32

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

33 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

Sainte Genevieve County, MO

Afternoon in Sainte Genevieve County on Thursday

Local time

1:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Joplin, MO

Afternoon in Joplin on Thursday

Local time

1:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Cuba, MO

143 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

12 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

5h 57m 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 Sainte Genevieve County, MO to Joplin, MO covers 286.3 miles and takes about 5h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, Marty Drive, MO 32. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.2 miles from Sainte Genevieve County, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.76 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 is a straightforward 5h 57m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.9 miles (MO 32): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles (US 67 Bus; MO 32): Navigation decision point; at 85.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Sainte Genevieve County, MO to Joplin, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Park Hills along the way.

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