Great Smoky Mountains to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Joplin?
The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Joplin is 621.5 miles (1000.2 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located WNW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 745.8 miles, taking about 15h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Great Smoky Mountains 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator