Junction City to Poplar Bluff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

384.4 miles 618.7 km · straight line
461.3 miles estimated 742.4 km · driving distance
9h 17min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Junction City from Poplar Bluff?

The distance from Junction City to Poplar Bluff is 384.4 miles (618.7 km) as the crow flies. Poplar Bluff is located ESE of Junction City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 461.3 miles, taking about 9h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Junction City in Kansas and Poplar Bluff in Missouri.

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 Junction City and Poplar Bluff. 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 Junction City to Poplar Bluff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 17min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 8min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 49min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Junction City & Poplar Bluff

Quick Facts

Junction City
39.03°N, 96.83°W
America/Chicago
337m elevation
Poplar Bluff
36.76°N, 90.39°W
America/Chicago
110m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients