There are
1,769 mi
from Salinas, CA to Joplin, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Salinas, California to Joplin, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Joplin, MO) is 1,495.22 mi.
1,769 mi = 1.61 kms