Joplin to Prescott Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1010 miles 1625.5 km · straight line
1212 miles estimated 1950.6 km · driving distance
24h 23min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Prescott Valley?

The distance from Joplin to Prescott Valley is 1010 miles (1625.5 km) as the crow flies. Prescott Valley is located W of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1212 miles, taking about 24h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Prescott Valley in Arizona.

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 Prescott Valley. 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 Prescott Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 23min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 16min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~31h 42min $145–$424* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Prescott Valley

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Prescott Valley
34.61°N, 112.32°W
America/Phoenix
1532m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 337 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients