Flight Time from Joplin to St. Louis
The flight from Joplin to St. Louis covers about 258 mi and takes roughly 59 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Joplin and St. Louis are about 258 mi (416 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 315 mi (507 km), a drive of about 5 hr 38 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 59 min.
| Straight-line distance | 258 mi / 416 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 315 mi / 507 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 38 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 59 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $39 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.875, -92.378 |
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 St. Louis is about 258 mi (416 km) in a straight line, and roughly 315 mi (507 km) by road.