Amarillo to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Amarillo from Joplin?

The distance from Amarillo to Joplin is 427.9 miles (688.7 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located ENE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 513.5 miles, taking about 10h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo 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 Amarillo 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.