Joplin to San Angelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

514.7 miles 828.4 km · straight line
617.7 miles estimated 994.1 km · driving distance
12h 26min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
223° SW bearing direction

How far is Joplin from San Angelo?

The distance from Joplin to San Angelo is 514.7 miles (828.4 km) as the crow flies. San Angelo is located SW of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 617.7 miles, taking about 12h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and San Angelo in Texas.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joplin and San Angelo. 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 San Angelo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 26min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 55min $49–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 10min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & San Angelo

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
San Angelo
31.46°N, 100.44°W
America/Chicago
562m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients