How far is Joplin, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Joplin and Lee's Summit is 126.41 miles (203.43 km).

Flight distance from Joplin, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is 126.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Joplin to Lee's Summit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Joplin, Missouri to Lee's Summit, Missouri is: 139.86 miles (225.08 km) by car.

Driving from Joplin to Lee's Summit will take approximately 02 hours 14 minutes.

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#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
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#2 Lee's Summit

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Lee's Summit is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lee's Summit Public Library and the Lee's Summit Historical Society.

Population 101467
GPS Coordinates 38°54'39"N 94°22'56"W
Latitude 38.9108400
Longitude -94.3821700
Altitude 316
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Joplin and Lee's Summit

The distance between Joplin and Lee's Summit is 225 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 30 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 Lee's Summit. The current time is 17:39:52.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 39 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.68 liters (4.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Joplin and Lee's Summit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Joplin to Lee's Summit is $15.82 (diesel $21.84).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $15.82 $17.45 $19.05 $21.84

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Joplin and Lee's Summit (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

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Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Joplin 157.48 miles (253 km)

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