Des Moines to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Des Moines from Joplin?

The distance from Des Moines to Joplin is 314.7 miles (506.5 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located S of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.7 miles, taking about 7h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines 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.