Joplin to Springfield, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Joplin from Springfield, Tennessee?

The distance from Joplin to Springfield, Tennessee is 423.8 miles (682 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Tennessee is located E of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 508.5 miles, taking about 10h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Springfield, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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 Springfield, Tennessee. 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.