How far is West Plains, MO from Joplin, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Plains and Joplin is 149.05 miles (239.87 km).
Flight distance from West Plains, MO to Joplin, MO is 149.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from West Plains to Joplin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Plains, Missouri to Joplin, Missouri is: 176.05 miles (283.33 km) by car.
Driving from West Plains to Joplin will take approximately 02 hours 49 minutes.
#1 West Plains
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 12383 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°43'41"N 91°51'9"W |
| Latitude | 36.7281200 |
| Longitude | -91.8523700 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Joplin: South Main Street (-94.513461,37.084233)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Plains and Joplin
The distance between West Plains and Joplin is 283 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 08 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 West Plains and Joplin. The current time is 05:31:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.52 liters (6.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Plains and Joplin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Plains to Joplin is $19.91 (diesel $27.5).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $19.91 | $21.97 | $23.98 | $27.5 |
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 West Plains 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 West Plains 306.55 miles (493 km)
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to West Plains 216.09 miles (348 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to West Plains 274.83 miles (442 km)
