Origin
Saint Joseph, MO
Late night in Saint Joseph on Thursday
Local time
4:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Joseph, MO to Richmond, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
80.6 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
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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Richmond, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Joseph, MO to Richmond, MO covers 80.6 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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 $12.60 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.
Midpoint
40.3 miles from Saint Joseph, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 80.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 80.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 Richmond, MO is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Richmond, 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 | — | — |
| I 435 East | — | — |
| MO 291 | — | — |
| Northeast Cookingham Drive | — | — |
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 Richmond, 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
·
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 right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 435 East: Saint Louis
13
Take the exit slight right toward MO 291: Northeast Cookingham Drive
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MO 291: Northeast Cookingham Drive
14
Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Cookingham Drive
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Northeast Cookingham Drive
15
Turn left onto I 35 North, US 69 North, MO 110 East: Cameron, Des Moines
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 35 North, US 69 North, MO 110 East: Cameron, Des Moines
16
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 69 North: Excelsior Springs, Lawson
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
US 69 North: Excelsior Springs, Lawson
18
Turn straight onto West Jesse James Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jesse James Road
19
Continue on Kearney Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kearney Road
20
Turn left onto Sycamore Street
456 ft
·
19 sec
·
Sycamore Street
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Louis Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Saint Louis Avenue
22
Turn right onto Isley Boulevard
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Isley Boulevard
23
Turn left
3.1 mi
·
5 min
24
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.3 miles from Saint Joseph, MO, or about 51m 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.3 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Saint Joseph, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Joseph, MO
This is one driving day of about 80.6 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Saint Joseph, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.3 mi from Saint Joseph, MO · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.3 miles from Saint Joseph, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.60 one way
$25.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.84 | $27.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.51 | $31.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.80 | $35.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.05 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Late night in Richmond on Thursday
Local time
4:50 AM
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
1h 43m 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 Richmond, MO covers 80.6 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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 40.3 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 $12.60 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.
The drive from Saint Joseph, MO to Richmond, MO is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Richmond, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Joseph, MO to Richmond, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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