Fort Worth to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

339 miles 545.5 km · straight line
390 miles actual route 627.7 km · driving distance
7h 3min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Joplin?

The distance from Fort Worth to Joplin is 339 miles (545.5 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located NNE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390 miles, taking about 7h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Joplin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 3min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 28min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~6h 42min $47–$137* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM