Huntington, West Virginia to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

665.2 miles 1070.6 km · straight line
798.3 miles estimated 1284.7 km · driving distance
16h 4min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Huntington, West Virginia from Joplin?

The distance from Huntington, West Virginia to Joplin is 665.2 miles (1070.6 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located W of Huntington, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 798.3 miles, taking about 16h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Huntington, West Virginia in West Virginia 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 Huntington, West Virginia 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 Huntington, West Virginia to Joplin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 4min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 17min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 53min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntington, West Virginia & Joplin

Quick Facts

Huntington, West Virginia
38.42°N, 82.45°W
America/New_York
173m 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 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients