Joplin to Prescott: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Joplin from Prescott?

The distance from Joplin to Prescott is 1019.7 miles (1641 km) as the crow flies. Prescott is located W of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1223.6 miles, taking about 24h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Prescott 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. 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.