Dodge City to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Dodge City from Joplin?
The distance from Dodge City to Joplin is 305.5 miles (491.6 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located E of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.8 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas 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 Dodge City 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 Dodge City to Joplin
Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Joplin
- 1147 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
- You could travel this distance about 81.5 times to circle the Earth's equator