Joplin to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Joplin from San Diego?
The distance from Joplin to San Diego is 1314.9 miles (2116.2 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located W of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1568.5 miles, taking about 27h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and San Diego in California.
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 San Diego. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Diego
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 438 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
- You could travel this distance about 18.9 times to circle the Earth's equator