Origin
Saint Joseph, MO
Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Wednesday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Joseph, MO to Rich Hill, MO
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
129.3 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Joseph, MO
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Rich Hill, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Joseph, MO to Rich Hill, MO covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 12th Street, Francis Street, North 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.7 miles from Saint Joseph, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 129.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 12th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Saint Joseph, MO to Rich Hill, MO is easy. At 2h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Joseph, MO to Rich Hill, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 12th Street | — | — |
| Francis Street | — | — |
| North 9th Street | — | — |
| I 229 South | — | — |
| I 29 South | — | — |
| US 169 South | — | — |
| Broadway Boulevard | — | — |
| West 6th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 12th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, MO and Rich Hill, MO.
1
Start on Walter Welsh Avenue
417 ft
·
9 sec
·
Walter Welsh Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 12th Street
299 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 12th Street
3
Turn right onto Francis Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Francis Street
4
Turn left onto North 9th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 9th Street
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
6
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
8
Merge slight left
4.5 mi
·
4 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
10
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
27 min
11
Merge slight right
2.2 mi
·
2 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South: Kansas City Downtown
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 169 South: Kansas City Downtown
14
Merge slight left
5.2 mi
·
7 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broadway Boulevard
16
Turn left onto West 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 6th Street
17
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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I 35 North, I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
18
Continue on George Brett Super Highway
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
George Brett Super Highway
19
Keep slight right to continue on George Brett Super Highway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
George Brett Super Highway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Bruce R. Watkins Drive
74 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Bruce R. Watkins Drive
21
Take the exit slight right toward MO B, MO A: Osceola, Rich Hill
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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MO B, MO A: Osceola, Rich Hill
22
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
23
Turn left onto 7th Street
390 ft
·
19 sec
·
7th Street
24
Turn right onto Park Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.7 miles from Saint Joseph, MO, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.7 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rich Hill, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph, MO
This is one driving day of about 129.3 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Saint Joseph, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.7 mi from Saint Joseph, MO · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.7 miles from Saint Joseph, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rich Hill, MO
The final approach into Rich Hill, 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 Rich Hill, 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
$20.21 one way
$40.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.19 | $44.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.88 | $49.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.55 | $57.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.58 | $6.21 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.10 | $8.28 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Afternoon in Rich Hill on Wednesday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
5 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
2h 30m 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 Saint Joseph, MO to Rich Hill, MO covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 12th Street, Francis Street, North 9th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.7 miles from Saint Joseph, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.21 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Saint Joseph, MO to Rich Hill, MO is easy. At 2h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Joseph, MO to Rich Hill, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Joseph, MO to Rich Hill, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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