How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Rich Hill, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Rich Hill, MO is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Rich Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Rich Hill.
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Start on Walter Welsh Avenue
127 m · 9 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue
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Turn right onto North 12th Street
91 m · 10 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto Francis Street
1130 ft · 38 sec · Francis Street
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 9th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
741 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
929 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
992 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1705 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 28 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
12 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South: Kansas City Downtown
1724 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Boulevard
536 ft · 18 sec · Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1438 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
721 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
2089 ft · 39 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on George Brett Super Highway
2797 ft · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bruce R. Watkins Drive
74.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive
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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 Saint Joseph and Rich Hill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Bruce R. Watkins Drive
Keep slight right to continue on Bruce R. Watkins Drive
74.3 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph to Rich Hill?
The road trip is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 64.6 miles from Rich Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Joseph and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rich Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
City of Prairie Village
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlborough.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Rich Hill. Straight-line distance: 118.45 mi (190.62 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.
| Population | 74,074 |
| Coordinates | 39.7686100, -94.8466300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.20 | $34.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.39 | $38.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.19 | $48.37 |
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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