Joplin to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Joplin from Philadelphia?

The distance from Joplin to Philadelphia is 1062.4 miles (1709.7 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ENE of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1170.2 miles, taking about 22h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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. 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 Philadelphia. 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.