Richmond, MO Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Richmond, MO is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 40-mile quick runs to 327-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Richmond, MO spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
327.3 mi
Cape Girardeau, MO
Quickest Drive
56m
Kansas City, MO
Plan Around Richmond, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Richmond, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Richmond, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Richmond, MO
Driving from Richmond, MO
The typical drive from Richmond, MO covers about 152 miles and takes around 2h 59m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 327 miles (6h 17m), while the shortest is just 40 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Richmond, MO most often head toward Cape Girardeau, MO (327.3 mi, 6h 17m), Joplin, MO (194 mi, 3h 46m), Blue Springs, MO (45.6 mi, 56m), and Kansas City, MO (40.3 mi, 56m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 152-mile trip from Richmond, MO, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Richmond, MO and 1 routes heading into Richmond, MO, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 40 to 327 miles.
The longest mapped route from Richmond, MO covers 327 miles and takes approximately 6h 17m. Shorter options start at just 40 miles.
The average route from Richmond, MO runs about 152 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 152-mile trip from Richmond, MO costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Richmond, MO include Cape Girardeau, MO, Joplin, MO, Blue Springs, MO and Kansas City, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Richmond, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,979
Median Income
$58,906
Median Home Value
$135,500
Median Age
38.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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