Origin
Kansas City, MO
Afternoon in Kansas City on Thursday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kansas City, MO to Richmond, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kansas City, MO
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Richmond, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kansas City, MO to Richmond, MO covers 40.3 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Armour Road, US 71, MO 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.5 miles on Armour Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 40.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Armour Road is the longest continuous segment at about 33.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
911 ft
720 ft
Total Climb
363 ft
Total Descent
434 ft
Highest Point
911 ft
~34.5 mi in
Elevation Range
191 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, I 29...
9
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 71
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph, Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 2G
Toward I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Sai...
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward MO 210: Armour Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward MO 210: Armour Road
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MO 210 / Armour Road
Turn right onto MO 210 / Armour Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
38.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward MO T: Richmond, Camden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO T: Richmond, Camden
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Armour Road | 33.5 mi | 44m |
| US 71 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| MO 10 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Camden Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East 12th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| George Brett Super Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Armour Road
— 33.5 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, MO and Richmond, MO.
1
Start on Oak Street
20 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 12th Street
3
Turn left onto Harrison Street
438 ft
·
16 sec
·
Harrison Street
4
Turn left onto East 11th Street
209 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 11th Street
5
Take the ramp
455 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North
6
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 71
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
George Brett Super Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 71
Exit 2G
Toward I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph, Des Moines
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 6
Toward MO 210: Armour Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto MO 210
33 mi
·
44 min
·
Armour Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on MO 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 10
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward MO T: Richmond, Camden
12
Turn left onto MO T
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Camden Street
13
Continue on South Camden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Camden Street
14
Turn right onto MO 10 Business
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
MO 10 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Kansas City, MO · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Kansas City, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richmond, MO
The final approach into Richmond, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Richmond, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.12 one way
$12.24 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.95 | $17.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Richmond, MO
Afternoon in Richmond on Thursday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kansas City, MO to Richmond, MO covers 40.3 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Armour Road, US 71, MO 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Kansas City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kansas City, MO to Richmond, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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