Grand Junction to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Junction from Joplin?

The distance from Grand Junction to Joplin is 774.8 miles (1247 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located E of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 929.8 miles, taking about 18h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction 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. 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 Grand Junction 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.