Joplin to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Joplin from Knoxville?

The distance from Joplin to Knoxville is 592.9 miles (954.2 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located E of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 711.5 miles, taking about 14h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Knoxville 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 Knoxville. 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.