Hurricane to Joplin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Hurricane from Joplin?

The distance from Hurricane to Joplin is 1032.7 miles (1661.9 km) as the crow flies. Joplin is located E of Hurricane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1239.2 miles, taking about 24h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Hurricane in Utah 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hurricane 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.