Joplin to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Joplin from Surprise?

The distance from Joplin to Surprise is 1030.4 miles (1658.3 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located W of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1236.5 miles, taking about 24h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Surprise in Arizona.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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