Joplin to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Joplin from St. Paul?
The distance from Joplin to St. Paul is 548.7 miles (883.1 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located N of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.5 miles, taking about 13h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and St. Paul in Minnesota.
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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.
Coordinates come from public place data for Joplin and St. Paul. 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 St. Paul
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.4 times to circle the Earth's equator