Joplin to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Joplin from Rock Island?
The distance from Joplin to Rock Island is 371 miles (597.1 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located NNE of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 445.2 miles, taking about 8h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Rock Island in Illinois.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Joplin and Rock Island. 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 Rock Island
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
- You could travel this distance about 67.1 times to circle the Earth's equator