Centreville to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

937.2 miles 1508.2 km · straight line
1124.6 miles estimated 1809.8 km · driving distance
22h 37min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Centreville from Joplin?

The distance from Centreville to Joplin is 937.2 miles (1508.2 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located W of Centreville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1124.6 miles, taking about 22h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Centreville in Virginia 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. 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 Centreville 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 Centreville to Joplin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 37min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 8min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~29h 24min $135–$394* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Centreville & Joplin

Quick Facts

Centreville
38.84°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
108m 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 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients