Corpus Christi to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

663 miles 1067 km · straight line
795.6 miles estimated 1280.4 km · driving distance
16h 0min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
14° NNE bearing direction

How far is Corpus Christi from Joplin?

The distance from Corpus Christi to Joplin is 663 miles (1067 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located NNE of Corpus Christi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 795.6 miles, taking about 16h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Corpus Christi in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi to Joplin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 0min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 12min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 48min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Corpus Christi & Joplin

Quick Facts

Corpus Christi
27.80°N, 97.40°W
America/Chicago
7m 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 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients