Joplin, Missouri

Private charter · MCI → JLN

Kansas City to Joplin

149 miles, about 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Kansas City to Joplin, door to door faster.

Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City to Joplin Regional Airport in Joplin, 149 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
149 mi
Flight
50 min
Driving
3½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
MCIKansas CityJLNJoplin
MCI → JLN149 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers50 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Kansas City

Airports in Kansas City

  • MCI

    Major airport

    Kansas City International Airport

    Kansas City · KMCI

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    10,801 ft

  • MKC

    Commercial airport

    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport

    Kansas City · KMKC

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    6,827 ft

  • KLXT

    Regional airport

    Lee's Summit Municipal Airport

    Lee's Summit

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    5,501 ft

  • OJC

    Regional airport

    Johnson County Executive Airport

    Olathe · KOJC

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    4,097 ft

  • KGPH

    Regional airport

    Midwest National Air Center Airport

    Excelsior Springs

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,502 ft

  • JCI

    Regional airport

    New Century AirCenter Airport

    New Century · KIXD

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    7,339 ft

Arriving Joplin

Airports in Joplin

  • JLN

    Commercial airport

    Joplin Regional Airport

    Joplin · KJLN

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    6,502 ft

  • EOS

    Regional airport

    Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport

    Neosho · KEOS

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • MIO

    Regional airport

    Miami Municipal Airport

    Miami · KMIO

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,020 ft

  • PTS

    Regional airport

    Atkinson Municipal Airport

    Pittsburg · KPTS

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • KLLU

    Regional airport

    Lamar Municipal Airport

    Lamar

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in Joplin

Joplin grew rich on lead and zinc during the mining boom of the late 1800s and early 1900s, and today it is the business center of the four-state region where Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas come together. Trucking and logistics, manufacturing, healthcare at Freeman Health System and Mercy, and Missouri Southern State University drive the economy. The city is known nationally for how it rebuilt after the devastating 2011 tornado, and historic Route 66 still runs through town on its way into Kansas and Oklahoma.

  1. 01

    George Washington Carver National Monument

    In nearby Diamond, the first national monument dedicated to an African American preserves the farm where Carver spent his childhood, with a museum and a nature trail.

  2. 02

    Grand Falls

    On Shoal Creek just south of the city, Missouri’s largest continuously flowing waterfall spills over a wide ledge of chert, a favorite spot for photos and wading.

  3. 03

    Joplin History and Mineral Museum

    Exhibits on the region’s lead and zinc mining boom, a large mineral collection and displays on the city’s history, including its ties to Bonnie and Clyde.

  4. 04

    Route 66 in Galena, Kansas

    A few miles west, the short Kansas stretch of Route 66 runs through Galena, where a restored service station displays the tow truck that inspired a character in Cars.

  5. 05

    Wildcat Park and Glades

    Trails along Shoal Creek on the city’s south side explore rare chert glades, bluffs and woodland habitats, with a nature center focused on the region’s plants and wildlife.

  6. 06

    Precious Moments Chapel

    In Carthage, about 15 miles away, artist Sam Butcher’s chapel features murals painted in his recognizable style, surrounded by gardens and fountains.

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Questions

Kansas City to Joplin flights

How long is a private flight from Kansas City to Joplin?

About 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 149 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Kansas City to Joplin use?

You can depart from Kansas City International Airport (MCI), Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), or Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (KLXT) and arrive at Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport (EOS), or Miami Municipal Airport (MIO). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Kansas City to Joplin cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Kansas City and Joplin?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Joplin back to Kansas City are priced the same way.

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Joplin to Kansas City

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