Denver to Poplar Bluff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

817.4 miles 1315.5 km · straight line
954.9 miles actual route 1536.7 km · driving distance
17h 13min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Denver from Poplar Bluff?

The distance from Denver to Poplar Bluff is 817.4 miles (1315.5 km) as the crow flies. Poplar Bluff is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 954.9 miles, taking about 17h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Poplar Bluff 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 Denver and Poplar Bluff. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Denver to Poplar Bluff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 13min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 40min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~22h 23min $115–$334* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Poplar Bluff

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
Poplar Bluff
36.76°N, 90.39°W
America/Chicago
110m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM