Las Vegas to Poplar Bluff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1371.9 miles 2207.8 km · straight line
1584.4 miles actual route 2549.9 km · driving distance
27h 52min estimated drive time
$152 - $188 estimated fuel cost
~3h 16min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Poplar Bluff?

The distance from Las Vegas to Poplar Bluff is 1371.9 miles (2207.8 km) as the crow flies. Poplar Bluff is located E of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1584.4 miles, taking about 27h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 16min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and Poplar Bluff in Missouri.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Las Vegas and Poplar Bluff. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Las Vegas to Poplar Bluff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 52min $152 - $188 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 26min $127–$238* Budget
Train ~36h 14min $190–$555* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Poplar Bluff

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 457 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM