Joplin to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

67.5 miles 108.7 km · straight line
84.4 miles estimated 135.9 km · driving distance
1h 42min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
82° E bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Joplin to Springfield, Missouri is 67.5 miles (108.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located E of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 84.4 miles, taking about 1h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joplin and Springfield, Missouri. 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 Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 42min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 2min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 37min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 368.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients