How far is East Independence, MO from Riverview, MO?

The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Riverview, MO is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.21 mi
02h 52m
Flight
89.53 mi
144.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.53 mi
Kilometers
144.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.21 mi
Kilometers
206.33 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverview
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM CDT
Return by in East Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Independence
2026-04-23T06:23
Arrive Riverview
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Independence
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Knob Noster
MO

City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States

From East Independence
64.1 mi
01h 26m
To Riverview
64.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Riverview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Riverview.

  1. 1

    Start on East 9th Street South

    24 m · 9 sec · East 9th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Truman Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Truman Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Holke Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Holke Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Jackson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

    1268 ft · 37 sec · East R.D. Mize Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance

    1489 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    32.3 mi · 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg

    853 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    63 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Sedalia, Jefferson City

    1733 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Limit Avenue

    16.7 mi · 21 min · South Limit Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 52 East: Cole Camp

    1635 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Hickory Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · North Hickory Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Possum Trot Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Possum Trot Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Possum Trot Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Possum Trot Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Possum Trot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Riverview.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
32.3 mi · 25%
US 50 East
24.9 mi · 19%
South Limit Avenue
16.7 mi · 13%
North Hickory Street
5.91 mi · 5%
MO 13
5.25 mi · 4%
Possum Trot Road
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

32.3 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knob Noster
01h 26m from East Independence
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Independence and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Riverview?

The road trip is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Knob Noster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from East Independence and 64.1 miles from Riverview.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Independence and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverview.

Stop Ideas Near Knob Noster

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Knob Noster, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knob Noster.

RAIL

Warrensburg

16 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

29 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

73 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

83 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Riverview. Straight-line distance: 89.53 mi (144.08 km).

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#1 East Independence

A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population110,675
Coordinates39.0955600, -94.3552300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Riverview

#2 Riverview

Village in St.

Population2,821
Coordinates38.2758600, -93.0696400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: East Independence (-94.35523, 39.09556)
End: Riverview (-93.06964, 38.27586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.13 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.26 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Independence and Riverview. The current time is 06:23:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.