How far is St. Louis, MO from Rich Hill, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Rich Hill, MO is about 293 miles (471.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Rich Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Rich Hill.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West
1051 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes 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 Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
147.9 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
932 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Commercial Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Commercial Street
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the ramp right toward MO 13 North: Humansville
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Collins
1074 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
40.7 mi · 51 min
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Take the ramp left
925 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO A, MO B: Rich Hill, Osceola
963 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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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 St. Louis 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.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
148 mi · 02h 41m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Rich Hill?
The road trip is about 293 miles (471.6 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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 146.3 miles from St. Louis and 146.6 miles from Rich Hill.
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 64.5 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 5:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.99 one way or $77.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Louis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rich Hill.
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 St. Louis and Rich Hill. Straight-line distance: 228.49 mi (367.72 km).
#1 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 |
#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: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $38.99 | $77.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.98 | $87.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.12 | $96.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.84 | $109.69 |
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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