Newton, Kansas to Poplar Bluff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

391.8 miles 630.5 km · straight line
470.1 miles estimated 756.6 km · driving distance
9h 27min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Newton, Kansas from Poplar Bluff?

The distance from Newton, Kansas to Poplar Bluff is 391.8 miles (630.5 km) as the crow flies. Poplar Bluff is located E of Newton, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 470.1 miles, taking about 9h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Newton, Kansas 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 Newton, Kansas 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 Newton, Kansas to Poplar Bluff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 27min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 20min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 59min $56–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newton, Kansas & Poplar Bluff

Quick Facts

Newton, Kansas
38.05°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
441m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients