Joplin to Park City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

944.6 miles 1520.2 km · straight line
1133.5 miles estimated 1824.2 km · driving distance
22h 48min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Park City?

The distance from Joplin to Park City is 944.6 miles (1520.2 km) as the crow flies. Park City is located WNW of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1133.5 miles, taking about 22h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Park City in Utah.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joplin and Park City. 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 Park City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 48min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 22min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~29h 38min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Park City

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Park City
40.65°N, 111.50°W
America/Denver
2103m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 315 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients