Joplin to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

539.4 miles 868.1 km · straight line
655.9 miles actual route 1055.5 km · driving distance
12h 21min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Milwaukee?

The distance from Joplin to Milwaukee is 539.4 miles (868.1 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NE of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 655.9 miles, taking about 12h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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. 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 Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 21min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 49min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~16h 3min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM