Joplin to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1143.3 miles 1839.9 km · straight line
1330.2 miles actual route 2140.8 km · driving distance
23h 1min estimated drive time
$128 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Las Vegas?

The distance from Joplin to Las Vegas is 1143.3 miles (1839.9 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1330.2 miles, taking about 23h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joplin and Las Vegas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 1min $128 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 37min $106–$200* Budget
Train ~29h 55min $160–$466* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 381 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM