Houston to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Houston from Joplin?
The distance from Houston to Joplin is 508.4 miles (818.2 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located N of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 584.8 miles, taking about 10h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.
Coordinates come from public place data for Houston and Joplin. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 49 times to circle the Earth's equator