How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Richmond, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Richmond, MO is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Platte County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Richmond.
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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 right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291: Northeast Cookingham Drive
1943 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Cookingham Drive
4.8 mi · 7 min · Northeast Cookingham Drive
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Turn left onto I 35 North, US 69 North, MO 110 East: Cameron, Des Moines
1356 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 69 North: Excelsior Springs, Lawson
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight onto West Jesse James Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Jesse James Road
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Continue on Kearney Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Kearney Road
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Turn left onto Sycamore Street
139 m · 19 sec · Sycamore Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Louis Avenue
1671 ft · 59 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Turn right onto Isley Boulevard
12.4 mi · 18 min · Isley Boulevard
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Richmond.
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 29 South
Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Richmond?
The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Ferrelview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Saint Joseph and 40.3 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Ferrelview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Overlook at Quality Hill
Parkville City Hall
Kansas City Power & Light District
Observation Deck at City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferrelview.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 57.4 mi (92.38 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 Richmond
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.2786200, -93.9768900 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-93.97689, 39.27862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.26 | $26.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
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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