How far is La Plata, MO from Saint Joseph, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between La Plata and Saint Joseph is 126.07 miles (202.89 km).

Flight distance from La Plata, MO to Saint Joseph, MO is 126.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from La Plata to Saint Joseph with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from La Plata, Missouri to Saint Joseph, Missouri is: 150.8 miles (242.7 km) by car.

Driving from La Plata to Saint Joseph will take approximately 02 hours 27 minutes.

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#1 La Plata

City in Macon County, Missouri

Population 1303
GPS Coordinates 40°1'24"N 92°29'30"W
Latitude 40.0233700
Longitude -92.4915800
Altitude 285
Country United States
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#2 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Saint Joseph is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Patee House Museum and the Pony Express National Museum.

Population 74074
GPS Coordinates 39°46'7"N 94°50'48"W
Latitude 39.7686100
Longitude -94.8466300
Altitude 270
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between La Plata and Saint Joseph

The distance between La Plata and Saint Joseph is 243 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 41 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 La Plata and Saint Joseph. The current time is 10:47:52.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 00 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.14 liters (5.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Plata and Saint Joseph.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Plata to Saint Joseph is $17.06 (diesel $23.55).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $17.06 $18.82 $20.54 $23.55

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 La Plata and Saint Joseph (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 Castle Point, MO to La Plata 188.23 miles (303 km)

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Driving distance from East Independence, MO to La Plata 165.35 miles (266 km)

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Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to La Plata 166.89 miles (269 km)

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