Flight Time from Joplin to Tulsa
The flight from Joplin to Tulsa covers about 104 mi and takes roughly 42 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
42 min
Nonstop flight
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.