Joplin to Longview, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317 miles 510.1 km · straight line
380.3 miles estimated 612.1 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Longview, Texas?

The distance from Joplin to Longview, Texas is 317 miles (510.1 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located S of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.3 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Longview, Texas in Texas.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joplin and Longview, Texas. 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 Longview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Longview, Texas

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Longview, Texas
32.50°N, 94.74°W
America/Chicago
113m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients