Joplin to Murfreesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

459.3 miles 739.1 km · straight line
551.1 miles estimated 886.9 km · driving distance
11h 5min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Murfreesboro?

The distance from Joplin to Murfreesboro is 459.3 miles (739.1 km) as the crow flies. Murfreesboro is located E of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551.1 miles, taking about 11h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro. 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 Murfreesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 5min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 18min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 32min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Murfreesboro

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Murfreesboro
35.85°N, 86.39°W
America/Chicago
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 153 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients