There are
1,541 mi
from Irvine, CA to Joplin, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 2 hours to go from Irvine, California to Joplin, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from Irvine, CA to Joplin, MO) is 1,328.87 mi.
1,541 mi = 2,480.43 kms