Joplin to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Joplin from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Joplin to Midland, Texas is 555.4 miles (893.9 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located SW of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 666.5 miles, taking about 13h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Midland, Texas in Texas.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joplin and Midland, Texas. 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.