Cities Near Joplin
Cities near Joplin, Missouri: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Rogers, Springdale, Springfield. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Joplin, Missouri is Rogers, about 56 mi (91 km) away — roughly 1 hr 41 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers | 56 mi / 91 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Springdale | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Springfield | 68 mi / 109 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Fayetteville | 73 mi / 118 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Broken Arrow | 101 mi / 162 km | 2 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tulsa | 104 mi / 168 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Fort Smith | 118 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Olathe | 125 mi / 202 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Lee's Summit | 126 mi / 203 km | 2 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Overland Park | 131 mi / 211 km | 3 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Joplin
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Rogers, Springdale, Springfield, Fayetteville. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Joplin
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Fort Smith, Olathe, Lee's Summit. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Joplin include Rogers, Springdale, Springfield, Fayetteville, Broken Arrow. The closest is Rogers, about 56 miles (91 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Rogers
- → Best time to visit Springdale
- → Best time to visit Springfield
- → Best time to visit Fayetteville
- → Best time to visit Broken Arrow
- → Best time to visit Tulsa
- → Best time to visit Fort Smith
- → Best time to visit Olathe
- → Best time to visit Lee's Summit
- → Best time to visit Overland Park