Joplin to Kanab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

991.6 miles 1595.8 km · straight line
1189.9 miles estimated 1915 km · driving distance
23h 56min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Kanab?

The distance from Joplin to Kanab is 991.6 miles (1595.8 km) as the crow flies. Kanab is located W of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1189.9 miles, taking about 23h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Kanab in Utah.

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. 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 Joplin and Kanab. 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 Joplin to Kanab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 56min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 43min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~31h 7min $143–$416* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Kanab

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Kanab
37.05°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1506m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 331 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients