Abilene to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Abilene from Joplin?

The distance from Abilene to Joplin is 436.1 miles (701.9 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located NE of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 523.4 miles, taking about 10h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Joplin in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Joplin. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.