Joplin to Tusayan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Joplin from Tusayan?

The distance from Joplin to Tusayan is 979.2 miles (1575.9 km) as the crow flies. Tusayan is located W of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1175.1 miles, taking about 23h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Tusayan 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 Tusayan. 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.