Origin
Passaic, MO
Morning in Passaic on Friday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, MO to Rich Hill, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Passaic, MO
Lena Khrupina
Rich Hill, MO
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, MO to Rich Hill, MO covers 16.8 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, East Walnut Street, I 49 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 16.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 49 and East Walnut Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.5 miles on I 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and East Walnut Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles (I 49; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 49; US 71
Merge onto I 49; US 71
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward MO B, MO A: Osceola, Rich Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 120
Toward MO B, MO A: Osceola, Rich Hill
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
7th Street
Turn left onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Park Street
Turn right onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Passaic, MO and Rich Hill, MO, road signs point toward Mo B and Mo A: Osceola.
Mo B
15.9 mi in
|
~17m
Mo A: Osceola
15.9 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 15.5 mi | 16m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 49 Business | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| MO F | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 15.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, MO and Rich Hill, MO.
1
Start on MO F
421 ft
·
12 sec
·
MO F
2
Continue on I 49 Business; MO D
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 49 Business; MO D
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
4
Merge onto I 49; US 71
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 49; US 71
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 120
Toward MO B, MO A: Osceola, Rich Hill
6
Turn right onto MO A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
7
Turn left onto 7th Street
390 ft
·
19 sec
·
7th Street
8
Turn right onto Park Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Street
9
Arrive at destination
Park Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Rich Hill, MO
Morning in Rich Hill on Friday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 Passaic, MO to Rich Hill, MO covers 16.8 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, East Walnut Street, I 49 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Passaic, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.63 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 is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles (I 49; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Passaic, MO and Rich Hill, MO, road signs point toward Mo B and Mo A: Osceola.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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