College Station to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is College Station from Joplin?

The distance from College Station to Joplin is 458.1 miles (737.3 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located NNE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 549.8 miles, taking about 11h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — College Station 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 College Station 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.