Joplin to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

494 miles 795 km · straight line
592.8 miles estimated 954 km · driving distance
11h 56min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Joplin to Madison, Wisconsin is 494 miles (795 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NNE of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 592.8 miles, taking about 11h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin.

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 Madison, Wisconsin. 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 Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 56min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 19min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 20min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 165 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients