Fresno, California to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1392.3 miles 2240.7 km · straight line
1670.9 miles actual route 2689.1 km · driving distance
28h 57min estimated drive time
$161 - $198 estimated fuel cost
~3h 18min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Joplin?

The distance from Fresno, California to Joplin is 1392.3 miles (2240.7 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located E of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1670.9 miles, taking about 28h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 18min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California 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 Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California to Joplin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 57min $161 - $198 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 44min $134–$251* Budget
Train ~37h 38min $201–$585* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Joplin

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 464 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM