How far is Independence, MO from Joplin, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Independence and Joplin is 138.76 miles (223.32 km).
Flight distance from Independence, MO to Joplin, MO is 138.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Independence to Joplin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Independence, Missouri to Joplin, Missouri is: 161.23 miles (259.48 km) by car.
Driving from Independence to Joplin will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Independence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site and the Independence Square.
| Population | 116774 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°5'28"N 94°24'56"W |
| Latitude | 39.0911200 |
| Longitude | -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| 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 Independence and Joplin
The distance between Independence and Joplin is 259 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 52 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 Independence and Joplin. The current time is 13:11:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.54 liters (5.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Joplin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Joplin is $18.23 (diesel $25.18).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $18.23 | $20.12 | $21.96 | $25.18 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence 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 Castle Point, MO to Independence 237.86 miles (383 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to Independence 3.79 miles (6 km)
