Hopkinsville to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

387.8 miles 624.1 km · straight line
465.3 miles estimated 748.9 km · driving distance
9h 22min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Hopkinsville from Joplin?

The distance from Hopkinsville to Joplin is 387.8 miles (624.1 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located W of Hopkinsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 465.3 miles, taking about 9h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Hopkinsville in Kentucky 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. 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 Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville to Joplin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 22min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 14min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 54min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hopkinsville & Joplin

Quick Facts

Hopkinsville
36.87°N, 87.49°W
America/Chicago
161m 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 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients