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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Platte City and Joplin is 158.62 miles (255.28 km).

Flight distance from Platte City, MO to Joplin, MO is 158.62 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Platte City to Joplin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Platte City, Missouri to Joplin, Missouri is: 181.82 miles (292.61 km) by car.

Driving from Platte City to Joplin will take approximately 02 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 Platte City

City in Platte County, Missouri, United States

Population 4955
GPS Coordinates 39°22'13"N 94°46'57"W
Latitude 39.3702800
Longitude -94.7824600
Altitude 250
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 Platte City and Joplin

The distance between Platte City and Joplin is 293 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 15 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 Platte City and Joplin. The current time is 14:12:28.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 01 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.29 liters (6.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Platte City and Joplin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Platte City to Joplin is $20.56 (diesel $28.4).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $20.56 $22.69 $24.76 $28.4

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 11, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Platte 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

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