Origin
Rich Hill, MO
Late night in Rich Hill on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rich Hill, MO to Kansas City, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
75.8 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Kansas City, MO
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Trip Overview
Rich Hill, MO to Kansas City, MO is 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 27m via I 49, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within the Midwest, moving from one point in Missouri to another. Given its relatively short distance and focused highway profile, it's an ideal trip for a single day, especially if you're looking for a quick transit rather than an extended scenic journey. You'll spend most of your time on a major interstate, making for an efficient commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 74.1 mi | 1h 23m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 11th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 74.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rich Hill, MO and Kansas City, 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
74 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 49; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward 11th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto East 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 11th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Oak Street
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
Oak Street
9
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Rich Hill, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 75 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
7th Street
Turn left onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO A / East Walnut Street
Turn right onto MO A / East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
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
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 49; US 71
Merge onto I 49; US 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
75 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward 11th Street, Downtown
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 11th Street, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.85 one way
$23.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.59 | $29.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.74 | $33.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Kansas City, MO
Late night in Kansas City on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 49. Expect a consistent and direct experience for the majority of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 74.1 miles on I 49, meaning you can settle in for a good portion of the drive without significant changes in road type. While the initial and final segments may involve local streets like East Walnut Street and East 11th Street in Rich Hill, the bulk of the trip is on the interstate.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.1 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and East Walnut Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 7th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rich Hill, MO to Kansas City, MO is easy. At 1h 27m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MO A / East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Kansas City, MO
Full guide →Kansas City is a major Midwestern metropolitan area that spreads across the border of Missouri and Kansas. It is a city that tends to hide itself from tourists. Reputed to have more boulevards than Paris and more fountains than any other city in the world except for Rome, it can be a beautiful city, too. It is unique in that it is split down the middle by the state line of Kansas and Missouri.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.1 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MO A / East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kansas City, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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