Joplin to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Joplin from Roanoke?

The distance from Joplin to Roanoke is 801.5 miles (1289.9 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located E of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 961.8 miles, taking about 19h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Roanoke in Virginia.

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 Roanoke. 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.