How far is Columbia, MO from Rich Hill, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Rich Hill, MO is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Rich Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Rich Hill.
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Start on North Providence Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road
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Turn left onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
712 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
1418 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
2959 ft · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
767 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
16.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Cantrell Road
629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
39.4 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO B, MO A: Osceola, Rich Hill
1013 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
3108 ft · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
119 m · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
36 m · 5 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Rich Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rich Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Rich Hill?
The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Columbia and 90.4 miles from Rich Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rich Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Odessa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odessa.
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Rich Hill. Straight-line distance: 124.49 mi (200.34 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
| Population | 124,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.9517100, -92.3340700 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rich Hill
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,322 |
| Coordinates | 38.0964200, -94.3610600 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rich Hill (-94.36106, 38.09642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.65 | $59.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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