How far is Eureka, MO from Joplin, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Eureka and Joplin is 233.65 miles (376.03 km).

Flight distance from Eureka, MO to Joplin, MO is 233.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Eureka to Joplin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Eureka, Missouri to Joplin, Missouri is: 257.81 miles (414.91 km) by car.

Driving from Eureka to Joplin will take approximately 03 hours 59 minutes.

#1 Eureka

Population
GPS Coordinates	38°30'9"N 90°37'40"W
Latitude	38.5025500
Longitude	-90.6279000
Altitude	139
Country	United States

The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri. It is located on the Joplin Creek in southwestern Missouri. Joplin is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Joplin Museum of Art and the Joplin Little Theatre.

Population	50956
GPS Coordinates	37°5'3"N 94°30'48"W
Latitude	37.0842300
Longitude	-94.5132800
Altitude	306
Country	United States

Starting point in Eureka: South Central Avenue (-90.628009,38.502555)
Ending point in Joplin: South Main Street (-94.513461,37.084233)

Estimated Travel Time Between Eureka and Joplin

The distance between Eureka and Joplin is 415 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 36 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Eureka and Joplin. The current time is 17:15:54.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	08 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	06 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	05 hours 09 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	04 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	03 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.44 liters (9.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Eureka and Joplin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Eureka to Joplin is $29.16 (diesel $40.27).

Missouri gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.21	$3.54	$3.86	$4.43
Total	$29.16	$32.17	$35.12	$40.27

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 29, 2025.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Eureka and Joplin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.