How far is Richland, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Richland, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.41 mi
02h 22m
Flight
131.03 mi
210.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.03 mi
Kilometers
210.87 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.41 mi
Kilometers
242.06 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sat, May 30, 8:37 PM CDT
Return by in Richland
Sat, May 30, 10:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richland
2026-05-30T18:14
Arrive St. Louis
Sat, May 30, 8:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bourbon
MO

City in Crawford County, Missouri, United States

From Richland
74.9 mi
01h 11m
To St. Louis
75.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richland and St. Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richland and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on South Pine Street

    1348 ft · 25 sec · South Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto East Jefferson Avenue

    8.8 mi · 13 min · East Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 44 East: Rolla

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    129.8 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richland and St. Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
130 mi · 86%
East Jefferson Avenue
8.83 mi · 6%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 2%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 2%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 2%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

130 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbon
01h 11m from Richland
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richland 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 Richland to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Richland and 75.5 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Richland and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Bourbon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bourbon, 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 Bourbon.

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Washington

50 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

64 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
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Kirkwood

87 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
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Jefferson City

94 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richland and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 131.03 mi (210.87 km).

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#1 Richland

City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties

Population1,800
Coordinates37.8569800, -92.4043400
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
St. Louis

#2 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

Population315,685
Coordinates38.6272700, -90.1978900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: South Pine Street (-92.404123, 37.856824)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.09 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.05
10.62 gal · 40.18 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.02 $40.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.58 $45.17
Premium $4.65 $24.71 $49.43
Diesel $5.30 $28.16 $56.33

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Richland and St. Louis. The current time is 18:14:08.

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.