How far is Clayton, MO from Joplin, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Clayton and Joplin is 252.59 miles (406.5 km).

Flight distance from Clayton, MO to Joplin, MO is 252.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Clayton to Joplin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Clayton, Missouri to Joplin, Missouri is: 284.17 miles (457.32 km) by car.

Driving from Clayton to Joplin will take approximately 04 hours 18 minutes.

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#1 Clayton

Inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Population 16775
GPS Coordinates 38°38'33"N 90°19'25"W
Latitude 38.6425500
Longitude -90.3237300
Altitude 173
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 Clayton and Joplin

The distance between Clayton and Joplin is 457 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 04 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 Clayton and Joplin. The current time is 13:35:10.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 32 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.96 liters (10.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Clayton and Joplin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Clayton to Joplin is $32.14 (diesel $44.38).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $32.14 $35.46 $38.71 $44.38

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Clayton and Joplin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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