Joplin to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

418.6 miles 673.7 km · straight line
502.3 miles estimated 808.4 km · driving distance
10h 6min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Terre Haute?

The distance from Joplin to Terre Haute is 418.6 miles (673.7 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located ENE of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 502.3 miles, taking about 10h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Terre Haute in Indiana.

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 Terre Haute. 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 Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 6min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 7min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 36min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Terre Haute
39.47°N, 87.41°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
152m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients