How far is Rich Hill, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Rich Hill, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rich Hill and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rich Hill and St. Louis.
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Start on Park Street
36 m · 10 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
119 m · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
3108 ft · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
870 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit right toward US 54: Nevada, El Dorado Springs
1191 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Centennial Boulevard
40.7 mi · 51 min · North Centennial Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward MO 13 South: Humansville
1316 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 Business, MO 32: Bolivar, Fair Play
1085 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
47.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 44 East: Rolla
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
151.3 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue
924 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rich Hill and St. Louis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
151 mi · 02h 46m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rich Hill and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rich Hill to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Rich Hill and 128.7 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.62 one way or $73.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rich Hill and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Stoutland
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 Stoutland.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rich Hill and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 228.49 mi (367.72 km).
#1 Rich Hill
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,322 |
| Coordinates | 38.0964200, -94.3610600 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $36.62 | $73.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.30 | $82.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.19 | $90.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.50 | $103.00 |
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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