How far is Columbia, MO from Joplin, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbia and Joplin is 175.26 miles (282.05 km).

Flight distance from Columbia, MO to Joplin, MO is 175.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Columbia to Joplin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbia, Missouri to Joplin, Missouri is: 235.81 miles (379.51 km) by car.

Driving from Columbia to Joplin will take approximately 03 hours 47 minutes.

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#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri. It is located on the Missouri River in central Missouri. Columbia is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Missouri and the Missouri State Historical Society.

Population 124769
GPS Coordinates 38°57'6"N 92°20'3"W
Latitude 38.9517100
Longitude -92.3340700
Altitude 215
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 Columbia and Joplin

The distance between Columbia and Joplin is 380 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 13 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 Columbia and Joplin. The current time is 12:22:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 42 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 56 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.5 liters (8.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Joplin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Joplin is $26.67 (diesel $36.83).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $26.67 $29.42 $32.12 $36.83

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 Columbia 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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