There are
1,168 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Joplin, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 22 hours 6 mins to go from Lakeland, Florida to Joplin, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Joplin, MO) is 960.56 mi.
1,168 mi = 1.61 kms