Atlanta to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

614.5 miles 989 km · straight line
786.1 miles actual route 1265.1 km · driving distance
14h 6min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Joplin?

The distance from Atlanta to Joplin is 614.5 miles (989 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located WNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 786.1 miles, taking about 14h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Joplin in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Joplin. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Joplin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 6min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 55min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~18h 20min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Joplin

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM