Fort Collins to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fort Collins from Joplin?
The distance from Fort Collins to Joplin is 617.7 miles (994.1 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located ESE of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 741.2 miles, taking about 14h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Collins 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
- You could travel this distance about 40.3 times to circle the Earth's equator