Joplin to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

661.7 miles 1064.9 km · straight line
794.1 miles estimated 1277.9 km · driving distance
15h 58min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
90° E bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 58min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 10min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 45min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Kingsport

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients