Joplin to Starkville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Joplin from Starkville?

The distance from Joplin to Starkville is 407.6 miles (655.9 km) as the crow flies. Starkville is located SE of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 489.1 miles, taking about 9h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Starkville in Mississippi.

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 Starkville. 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.