Danville, Kentucky to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

536.1 miles 862.8 km · straight line
643.4 miles estimated 1035.4 km · driving distance
12h 57min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Danville, Kentucky from Joplin?

The distance from Danville, Kentucky to Joplin is 536.1 miles (862.8 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located W of Danville, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 643.4 miles, taking about 12h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Danville, Kentucky 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 Danville, Kentucky to Joplin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 57min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 32min $51–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 50min $77–$225* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Kentucky & Joplin

Quick Facts

Danville, Kentucky
37.65°N, 84.77°W
America/New_York
300m 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 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients