How far is Jefferson City, MO from Joplin, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Jefferson City and Joplin is 164.11 miles (264.12 km).

Flight distance from Jefferson City, MO to Joplin, MO is 164.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Jefferson City to Joplin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Jefferson City, Missouri to Joplin, Missouri is: 205.18 miles (330.21 km) by car.

Driving from Jefferson City to Joplin will take approximately 03 hours 18 minutes.

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#1 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri. It is located on the east bank of the Missouri River in the central part of the state. Jefferson City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Missouri State Capitol and the Jefferson City Museum of History and Art.

Population 42708
GPS Coordinates 38°34'36"N 92°10'25"W
Latitude 38.5767000
Longitude -92.1735200
Altitude 192
Country United States
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#2 Joplin

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

Estimated Travel Time Between Jefferson City and Joplin

The distance between Jefferson City and Joplin is 330 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 40 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 Jefferson City and Joplin. The current time is 15:30:42.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 06 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 33 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.41 liters (7.24 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jefferson City and Joplin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jefferson City to Joplin is $23.21 (diesel $32.05).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $23.21 $25.6 $27.95 $32.05

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

Driving distance from New York, MO to Jefferson City 172.78 miles (278 km)

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Driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Jefferson City 140.68 miles (226 km)

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Driving distance from Columbia, MO to Jefferson City 32.03 miles (52 km)

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Driving distance from Florissant, MO to Jefferson City 124.84 miles (201 km)

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Driving distance from Independence, MO to Jefferson City 149.73 miles (241 km)

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Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Jefferson City 157.53 miles (254 km)

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Driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Jefferson City 127.38 miles (205 km)

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