Flight Time from Joplin to Lee's Summit
The flight from Joplin to Lee's Summit covers about 126 mi and takes roughly 44 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Joplin and Lee's Summit are about 126 mi (203 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 164 mi (264 km), a drive of about 2 hr 56 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 44 min.
| Straight-line distance | 126 mi / 203 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 164 mi / 264 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 56 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 44 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $21 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.998, -94.449 |
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 Lee's Summit is about 126 mi (203 km) in a straight line, and roughly 164 mi (264 km) by road.