Joplin to Olive Branch: Road Trip Guide & Distance

299.9 miles 482.7 km · straight line
374.9 miles estimated 603.4 km · driving distance
7h 33min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Olive Branch?

The distance from Joplin to Olive Branch is 299.9 miles (482.7 km) as the crow flies. Olive Branch is located ESE of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.9 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Olive Branch in Mississippi.

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 Olive Branch. 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 Olive Branch

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 33min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 4min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 10min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Olive Branch

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Olive Branch
34.96°N, 89.83°W
America/Chicago
118m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients