How far is Platte City, MO from Joplin, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Platte City and Joplin is 158.62 miles (255.28 km).
Flight distance from Platte City, MO to Joplin, MO is 158.62 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Platte City to Joplin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Platte City, Missouri to Joplin, Missouri is: 181.82 miles (292.61 km) by car.
Driving from Platte City to Joplin will take approximately 02 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Platte City
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4955 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°22'13"N 94°46'57"W |
| Latitude | 39.3702800 |
| Longitude | -94.7824600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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 Platte City and Joplin
The distance between Platte City and Joplin is 293 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 15 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 Platte City and Joplin. The current time is 22:42:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.29 liters (6.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Platte City and Joplin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Platte City to Joplin is $20.56 (diesel $28.4).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $20.56 | $22.69 | $24.76 | $28.4 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Platte City 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 Platte City 271.15 miles (436 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to Platte City 39.5 miles (64 km)
