Origin
St. Louis, MO
Afternoon in St. Louis on Wednesday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Louis, MO to Rich Hill, MO
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 51m
Distance
293 mi
472 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 38m
★
6 AM
5h 51m
8 AM
6h 18m
10 AM
6h 1m
12 PM
5h 58m
3 PM
6h 2m
5 PM
6h 16m
8 PM
5h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rich Hill, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from St. Louis, MO to Rich Hill, MO covers 293 miles and takes about 5h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, MO 32, US 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 147.9 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.81 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
146.5 miles from St. Louis, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from St. Louis, MO to Rich Hill, MO covers 293 miles and takes about 5h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 147.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 162.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 51m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 162.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.6 miles (West Commercial Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 210.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
162.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 129
Toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
6
163.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 3m in
|
West Commercial Street
Turn left onto West Commercial Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
210.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 12m in
Take the ramp toward MO 13 North: Humansville
Navigation decision point
Toward MO 13 North: Humansville
4
232.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 54: Collins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 54: Collins
6
292 mi into trip
|
~5h 49m in
Take the exit toward MO A, MO B: Rich Hill, Osceola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 120
Toward MO A, MO B: Rich Hill, Osceola
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor | 147.9 mi | 2h 41m |
| MO 32 | 42.8 mi | 1h 1m |
| US 54 | 40.7 mi | 50m |
| MO 13 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| I 49 | 18.5 mi | 19m |
| West Commercial Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
— 147.9 mi, about 2h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Rich Hill, MO.
1
Start on Market Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
2
Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jefferson Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 44 West
4
Merge onto I 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
5
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 44; US 50
148 mi
·
2 hr 41 min
·
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 129
Toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
10
Turn right onto MO 5; MO 32; MO 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Avenue
11
Turn left onto West Commercial Street
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Commercial Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on MO 32
43 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
MO 32
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MO 13 North: Humansville
14
Merge onto MO 13
22 mi
·
24 min
·
MO 13
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 54: Collins
16
Turn left onto US 54
41 mi
·
50 min
·
US 54
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
18
Merge onto I 49; US 71
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 49; US 71
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 120
Toward MO A, MO B: Rich Hill, Osceola
20
Turn left onto MO A; MO B
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MO A; MO B
21
Turn left onto 7th Street
390 ft
·
19 sec
·
7th Street
22
Turn right onto Park Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Street
23
Arrive at destination
Park Street
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 146.5 miles from St. Louis, MO, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.9 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 64 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.5 miles or 2h 44m 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 47m
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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, MO
This is one driving day of about 293 miles and 5h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from St. Louis, 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 Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor for about 147.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.5 mi from St. Louis, MO · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.5 miles from St. Louis, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.9 miles.
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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.81 one way
$91.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $50.29 | $100.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $56.39 | $112.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.69 | $129.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.76 | $14.06 |
| Efficient EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.64 | $11.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.2 | 1 | $41.02 | $18.75 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Destination
Rich Hill, MO
Afternoon in Rich Hill on Wednesday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Waynesville, MO
147 mi in
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
5h 51m 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 St. Louis, MO to Rich Hill, MO covers 293 miles and takes about 5h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, MO 32, US 54. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.5 miles from St. Louis, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.81 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 straightforward 5h 51m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 162.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.6 miles (West Commercial Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 210.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from St. Louis, MO to Rich Hill, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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