Joplin to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

282.7 miles 455 km · straight line
405.2 miles actual route 652.1 km · driving distance
7h 4min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Memphis?

The distance from Joplin to Memphis is 282.7 miles (455 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ESE of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 405.2 miles, taking about 7h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 4min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 29min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~6h 43min $49–$142* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 94 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM