There are
1,825 mi
from Walnut Creek, CA to Joplin, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Walnut Creek, California to Joplin, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from Walnut Creek, CA to Joplin, MO) is 1,505.92 mi.
1,825 mi = 2,936.51 kms