There are
703 mi
from Lakewood, CO to Joplin, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 12 hours 37 mins to go from Lakewood, Colorado to Joplin, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakewood, CO to Joplin, MO) is 599.79 mi.
703 mi = 1,131.96 kms