Joplin to Laramie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

660.5 miles 1062.9 km · straight line
792.6 miles estimated 1275.5 km · driving distance
15h 57min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Laramie?

The distance from Joplin to Laramie is 660.5 miles (1062.9 km) as the crow flies. Laramie is located WNW of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 792.6 miles, taking about 15h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Laramie in Wyoming.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joplin and Laramie. 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 Laramie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 57min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 8min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 44min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Laramie

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Laramie
41.31°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2184m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients