What is the cheapest way to get from Lexington to Joplin?

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Joplin is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lexington to Joplin?

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Joplin is to drive and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $120 - $600.

How far is it from Lexington to Joplin?

The distance between Lexington and Joplin is 642 miles. The road distance is 624.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Lexington to Joplin?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Lexington to Joplin, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Joplin?

Joplin is 1h behind Lexington. It is currently 4:29 PM in Lexington and 3:29 PM in Joplin.

Can I drive from Lexington to Joplin?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Joplin is 625 miles. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Lexington to Joplin.

Where can I stay near Joplin?

There are 47+ hotels available in Joplin.

Lexington to Joplin - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Joplin by car, plane, or bus

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Drive to Covington, fly
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane CVG - JLN
6h 4m
$128–588
Fly from Blue Grass Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane LEX - JLN
9h 4m
$95–438
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus
17h 6m
$112–283
Drive 620.9 mi
1. Drive from Lexington to Joplincar 620.9 mi
10h 29m
$114–164
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane SDF - JLN
6h 48m
$127–587

Covington (CVG) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

22Weekly Planes

6h 10mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 638.4 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily.

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How to get fromLexington to Joplinby car, plane, or bus

There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Joplin by car, plane, or bus

Drive to Covington, fly

Fly from Blue Grass Airport

Drive, bus

Drive 620.9 mi

Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly