Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Dallas to Joplin. If you're planning a road trip to Joplin, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Dallas
drive for about 1 hour
12:09 pm Sherman (Texas)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:09 pm
drive for about 1 hour
2:11 pm Atoka
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:11 pm
drive for about 48 minutes
3:59 pm McAlester
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 3 hours
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10:00 am leave from McAlester
drive for about 44 minutes
10:44 am Checotah
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:44 am
drive for about 1 hour
12:54 pm Pryor
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:54 pm
drive for about 45 minutes
2:39 pm Afton
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:39 pm
drive for about 44 minutes
4:24 pm arrive in Joplin
day 2 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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Best free things to do in Joplin? (2 answers)
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Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Joplin to Dallas drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Dallas to Joplin. Or get a full Dallas to Joplin flight plan.
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