There are
706 mi
from Lakewood, CO to Joplin, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 12 hours 38 mins to go from Lakewood, Colorado to Joplin, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakewood, CO to Joplin, MO) is 599.79 mi.
706 mi = 1,135.92 kms