Joplin to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Joplin from Louisville?
The distance from Joplin to Louisville is 485.4 miles (781.1 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located ENE of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 543.5 miles, taking about 10h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Louisville in Kentucky.
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. 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 Louisville. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
- You could travel this distance about 51.3 times to circle the Earth's equator