El Paso to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is El Paso from Joplin?
The distance from El Paso to Joplin is 774.2 miles (1246 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located ENE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 944.7 miles, taking about 16h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — El Paso 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. 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 El Paso and Joplin. 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 El Paso to Joplin
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 258 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
- You could travel this distance about 32.2 times to circle the Earth's equator