How far is joplin from lees summit mo?

155 miles taking this route:

1. Take I-470 WEST, from Lee's Summit, to U.S. 71 SOUTH to GRANDVIEW at EXIT 1A.
2. Take U.S. 71 SOUTH (FUTURE I-49) to I-44 WEST to JOPLIN.
3. Take I-44 WEST into Joplin.