There are
620 mi
from Lexington, KY to Joplin, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 11 hours 32 mins to go from Lexington, Kentucky to Joplin, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lexington, KY to Joplin, MO) is 551.91 mi.
620 mi = 997.87 kms