Greeley to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

595.4 miles 958.2 km · straight line
714.5 miles estimated 1149.8 km · driving distance
14h 22min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
110° ESE bearing direction

How far is Greeley from Joplin?

The distance from Greeley to Joplin is 595.4 miles (958.2 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located ESE of Greeley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 714.5 miles, taking about 14h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Greeley 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Greeley 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.

How to Get from Greeley to Joplin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 22min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 14min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 41min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greeley & Joplin

Quick Facts

Greeley
40.42°N, 104.71°W
America/Denver
1425m 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 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients