El Paso to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

774.2 miles 1246 km · straight line
944.7 miles actual route 1520.4 km · driving distance
16h 23min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 23min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 40min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~21h 18min $113–$331* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Joplin

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM