Frederick to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Frederick from Joplin?

The distance from Frederick to Joplin is 940.4 miles (1513.4 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located W of Frederick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1128.5 miles, taking about 22h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Frederick in Maryland 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Frederick 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.