Joplin to Monroe, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Joplin from Monroe, Louisiana?

The distance from Joplin to Monroe, Louisiana is 344 miles (553.6 km) as the crow flies. Monroe, Louisiana is located SSE of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.8 miles, taking about 8h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana.

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 Monroe, Louisiana. 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.