How far is Joplin, MO from Kansas City, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Joplin and Kansas City is 139.3 miles (224.19 km).
Flight distance from Joplin, MO to Kansas City, MO is 139.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Joplin to Kansas City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Joplin, Missouri to Kansas City, Missouri is: 157.48 miles (253.43 km) by car.
Driving from Joplin to Kansas City will take approximately 02 hours 26 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Kansas City
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Kansas City is known for its barbecue, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
| Population | 495327 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°5'59"N 94°34'43"W |
| Latitude | 39.0997300 |
| Longitude | -94.5785700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Kansas City: Oak Street (-94.578571,39.099732)
Estimated Travel Time Between Joplin and Kansas City
The distance between Joplin and Kansas City is 253 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 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 Joplin and Kansas City. The current time is 14:05:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.03 liters (5.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Joplin and Kansas City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Joplin to Kansas City is $17.81 (diesel $24.59).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $17.81 | $19.65 | $21.45 | $24.59 |
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 April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Joplin and Kansas City (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 Joplin 219.02 miles (352 km)
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Joplin 295.25 miles (475 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to Joplin 156.52 miles (252 km)
