How far is Rich Hill, MO from Passaic, MO?

The driving distance from Rich Hill, MO to Passaic, MO is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.97 mi
00h 19m
Flight
15.6 mi
25.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.6 mi
Kilometers
25.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.97 mi
Kilometers
27.31 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 15, 8:20 AM CDT
Return by in Rich Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rich Hill
2026-04-15T08:00
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 15, 8:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rich Hill
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Butler
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Rich Hill
8.5 mi
00h 09m
To Passaic
8.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rich Hill and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rich Hill and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    36 m · 10 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    119 m · 19 sec · 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    890 ft · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 Business, MO F, MO D: Passaic

    1093 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1616 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rich Hill and Passaic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
15.7 mi · 92%
East Walnut Street
0.69 mi · 4%
I 49 Business
0.21 mi · 1%
7th Street
0.07 mi
Park Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Merge slight left

15.5 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
15.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butler
00h 09m from Rich Hill
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rich Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rich Hill to Passaic?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Rich Hill and 8.5 miles from Passaic.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rich Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Butler

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Butler, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Butler.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

73 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

76 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Independence

93 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

95 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rich Hill and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 15.6 mi (25.1 km).

Rich Hill

#1 Rich Hill

City in Missouri

Population1,322
Coordinates38.0964200, -94.3610600
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

City in Bates County, Missouri

Population32
Coordinates38.3219700, -94.3482800
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Rich Hill (-94.36106, 38.09642)
End: Passaic (-94.34828, 38.32197)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.27 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.53
1.2 gal · 4.54 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.26 $4.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.65 $2.79 $5.58
Diesel $5.30 $3.18 $6.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rich Hill and Passaic. The current time is 08:00:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.