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Trip from Rich Hill, MO to Saint Peters, MO

Drive Time

5h 17m

Distance

274.7 mi

442 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 4m ★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rich Hill, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 274.7 miles and takes about 5h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, I 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 147.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

137.4 miles from Rich Hill, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 17m drive with frequent turns across 274.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 147.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 274.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.9 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
7
57.9 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | MO 291

Take the exit onto MO 291 toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road
7
67.6 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16B Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
7
274.1 mi into trip | ~5h 16m in

Take the exit toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 222A Toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive
8
274.3 mi into trip | ~5h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 147.1 mi 2h 48m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 54.4 mi 58m
I 49 39.4 mi 42m
MO 291 18.5 mi 26m
MO 58 8.5 mi 11m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway 1.9 mi 2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway 1.6 mi 1m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 147.1 mi, about 2h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rich Hill, MO and Saint Peters, MO.

1

Start on Park Street

117 ft · 10 sec · Park Street
2

Turn left onto 7th Street

390 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
3

Turn right onto MO A

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 10 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
5

Merge onto I 49; US 71

39 mi · 42 min · I 49; US 71
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Exit 160 Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
7

Keep slight right at fork

243 ft · 6 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
8

Merge onto MO 291

8.3 mi · 12 min · MO 291
9

Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291

8.5 mi · 11 min · MO 58; MO 291
10

Take the exit onto MO 291

0.6 mi · 52 sec · MO 291
Toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
11

Take the exit onto MO 291

0.2 mi · 37 sec · MO 291
Toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left

300 ft · 7 sec
13

Continue on MO 291

9.4 mi · 12 min · MO 291
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Exit 16B Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 70

1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
16

Continue on I 70

53 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17

Continue on I 70; US 40

32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

22 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
19

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
21

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
22

Continue on I 70; US 40

93 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 222A Toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork

205 ft · 4 sec
Toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive Use the slight left lane.
25

Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

198 ft · 5 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive
26

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 70 West: Wentzville Use the slight left lane.
27

Merge onto I 70

479 ft · 6 sec · I 70
28

Arrive at destination

I 70

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 137.4 miles from Rich Hill, MO, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 137.4 miles or 2h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Peters, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Rich Hill, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rich Hill, MO

This is one driving day of about 274.7 miles and 5h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rich Hill, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 147.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 137.4 mi from Rich Hill, MO · 2h 38m into the drive

Downtown Kansas City, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kansas City, MO

137 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.

Popular next leg

Kansas City, MO to Saint Peters, MO

220.5 mi · 4h 11m

Pacing Suggestions

Lawson, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kansas City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137.4 miles from Rich Hill, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.1 miles.

Arriving in Saint Peters, MO

The final approach into Saint Peters, 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 Saint Peters, MO.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour $19 near mile 274.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.72 one way

$83.45 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $46.00 $91.99
premium $4.80 $51.86 $103.72
diesel $5.64 $61.03 $122.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 82.4 1 $28.84 $13.19
Efficient EV 68.7 0 $24.04 $10.99
EV Truck/SUV 109.9 1 $38.46 $17.58

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 21 minutes ago

Origin

Rich Hill, MO

Afternoon in Rich Hill on Monday

Local time

2:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Peters, MO

Afternoon in Saint Peters on Monday

Local time

2:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Partly Sunny

S 15 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:50AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:39AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

7 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

5h 17m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Rich Hill, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 274.7 miles and takes about 5h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, I 49. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137.4 miles from Rich Hill, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 274.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.9 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rich Hill, MO to Saint Peters, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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