Garden City, Kansas to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Garden City, Kansas from Joplin?

The distance from Garden City, Kansas to Joplin is 353.7 miles (569.3 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located E of Garden City, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 424.5 miles, taking about 8h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Garden City, Kansas in Kansas 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 Garden City, Kansas 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.