Joplin to Los Lunas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Joplin from Los Lunas?

The distance from Joplin to Los Lunas is 700.9 miles (1128 km) as the crow flies. Los Lunas is located W of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 841.1 miles, taking about 16h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Los Lunas in New Mexico.

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 Los Lunas. 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.