Joplin to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318 miles 511.7 km · straight line
381.5 miles estimated 614 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
172° S bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Shreveport?

The distance from Joplin to Shreveport is 318 miles (511.7 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located S of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.5 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Shreveport in Louisiana.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joplin and Shreveport. 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 Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Shreveport
32.53°N, 93.75°W
America/Chicago
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients