Arlington, Texas to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Arlington, Texas from Joplin?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Joplin is 334.5 miles (538.3 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located NNE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 401.4 miles, taking about 8h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas 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.