Joplin to Rexburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1018 miles 1638.3 km · straight line
1221.6 miles estimated 1966 km · driving distance
24h 35min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Rexburg?

The distance from Joplin to Rexburg is 1018 miles (1638.3 km) as the crow flies. Rexburg is located WNW of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1221.6 miles, taking about 24h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Rexburg in Idaho.

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 Rexburg. 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 Rexburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 35min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 30min $98–$183* Budget
Train ~31h 58min $147–$428* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Rexburg

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Rexburg
43.83°N, 111.79°W
America/Boise
1483m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 339 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients