There are
1,554 mi
from Monterey Park, CA to Carthage, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 2 hours to go from Monterey Park, California to Carthage, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from Monterey Park, CA to Carthage, MO) is 1,351 mi.
1,554 mi = 2,500.59 kms