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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Joplin and Jefferson City is 164.11 miles (264.12 km).

Flight distance from Joplin, MO to Jefferson City, MO is 164.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Joplin to Jefferson City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Joplin, Missouri to Jefferson City, Missouri is: 205.54 miles (330.79 km) by car.

Driving from Joplin to Jefferson City will take approximately 03 hours 17 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri. It is located on the east bank of the Missouri River in the central part of the state. Jefferson City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Missouri State Capitol and the Jefferson City Museum of History and Art.

Population 42708
GPS Coordinates 38°34'36"N 92°10'25"W
Latitude 38.5767000
Longitude -92.1735200
Altitude 192
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Joplin and Jefferson City

The distance between Joplin and Jefferson City is 331 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 40 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 Joplin and Jefferson City. The current time is 13:59:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 08 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 06 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 33 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.46 liters (7.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Joplin and Jefferson City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Joplin to Jefferson City is $23.25 (diesel $32.1).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $23.25 $25.65 $28 $32.1

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 Joplin and Jefferson City (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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