Joplin to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Joplin from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Joplin to Lafayette, Louisiana is 495.2 miles (796.9 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located SSE of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 594.2 miles, taking about 11h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Lafayette, Louisiana. 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.