Joplin to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Joplin from Lexington, Kentucky?
The distance from Joplin to Lexington, Kentucky is 551.9 miles (888.2 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located E of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 662.3 miles, taking about 13h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.
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 Lexington, Kentucky. 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 Lexington, Kentucky
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator