How far is St. Louis, MO from Joplin, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between St. Louis and Joplin is 258.4 miles (415.85 km).
Flight distance from St. Louis, MO to Joplin, MO is 258.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from St. Louis to Joplin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from St. Louis, Missouri to Joplin, Missouri is: 284.9 miles (458.5 km) by car.
Driving from St. Louis to Joplin will take approximately 04 hours 19 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 St. Louis and Joplin
The distance between St. Louis and Joplin 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 St. Louis and Joplin. The current time is 07:34:39.
| 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 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 47 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 38.06 liters (10.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between St. Louis and Joplin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from St. Louis to Joplin is $32.22 (diesel $44.5).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $32.22 | $35.55 | $38.81 | $44.5 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between St. Louis 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 St. Louis 12.29 miles (20 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to St. Louis 239.88 miles (386 km)
