Joplin to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Joplin from Kingsport?
The distance from Joplin to Kingsport is 661.7 miles (1064.9 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located E of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 794.1 miles, taking about 15h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Kingsport in Tennessee.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Joplin and Kingsport. 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 Kingsport
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.6 times to circle the Earth's equator