Bullhead City to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1125.2 miles 1810.9 km · straight line
1350.3 miles estimated 2173.1 km · driving distance
27h 10min estimated drive time
$130 - $160 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bullhead City from Joplin?

The distance from Bullhead City to Joplin is 1125.2 miles (1810.9 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located ENE of Bullhead City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1350.3 miles, taking about 27h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — Bullhead City in Arizona 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bullhead City 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.

How to Get from Bullhead City to Joplin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 10min $130 - $160 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 36min $108–$203* Budget
Train ~35h 19min $162–$473* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bullhead City & Joplin

Quick Facts

Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m 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 375 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients