There are
1,548 mi
from Lakewood, CA to Joplin, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 2 hours to go from Lakewood, California to Joplin, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakewood, CA to Joplin, MO) is 1,344.19 mi.
1,548 mi = 2,491.92 kms