Driving Time from Joplin to Tulsa
Driving from Joplin to Tulsa is about 135 mi and takes roughly 2 hr 25 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
2 hr 25 min
Driving time
104 mi
Straight-line
135 mi
By road
42 min
Flight time
Joplin and Tulsa are about 104 mi (168 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 135 mi (218 km), a drive of about 2 hr 25 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 42 min.
| Straight-line distance | 104 mi / 168 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 135 mi / 218 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 25 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 42 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $17 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 36.621, -95.258 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Joplin to Tulsa is about 104 mi (168 km) in a straight line, and roughly 135 mi (218 km) by road.