Joplin to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

485.4 miles 781.1 km · straight line
543.5 miles actual route 874.6 km · driving distance
10h 6min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

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.

How to Get from Joplin to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 6min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 7min $43–$82* Budget
Train ~9h 36min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Louisville

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM