How far is Joplin, MO from St. Louis, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Joplin and St. Louis is 258.4 miles (415.85 km).
Flight distance from Joplin, MO to St. Louis, MO is 258.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Joplin to St. Louis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Joplin, Missouri to St. Louis, Missouri is: 285.01 miles (458.68 km) by car.
Driving from Joplin to St. Louis will take approximately 04 hours 20 minutes.
#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 |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in eastern Missouri. St. Louis is known for its Gateway Arch, its baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, and its many attractions, such as the St. Louis Zoo and the Missouri Botanical Garden.
| Population | 315685 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°37'38"N 90°11'52"W |
| Latitude | 38.6272700 |
| Longitude | -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in St. Louis: Market Street (-90.197859,38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time Between Joplin and St. Louis
The distance between Joplin and St. Louis is 459 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 05 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 St. Louis. The current time is 08:59:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.07 liters (10.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Joplin and St. Louis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Joplin to St. Louis is $32.23 (diesel $44.51).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $32.23 | $35.56 | $38.82 | $44.51 |
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 Joplin and St. Louis (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 Joplin 219.02 miles (352 km)
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Joplin 295.25 miles (475 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to Joplin 156.52 miles (252 km)
