How far is Independence, MO from Riverside, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Riverside, MO is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Clay County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Riverside.
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Start on East Kansas Avenue
19 m · 5 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1003 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Truman Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · West Truman Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Claycomo, Des Moines
753 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Front Street
746 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto East Front Street, Riverfront Park Access
54 m · 5 sec
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Continue on East Front Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Front Street
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Turn right onto North Chouteau Trafficway
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Chouteau Trafficway
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Continue on Northeast Chouteau Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Chouteau Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Kansas City
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 North: Kansas City International Airport
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69
913 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Vivion Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Northwest Vivion Road
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Turn left
97 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Gateway Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · Northwest Gateway Avenue
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Turn right
23 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Riverside.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Truman Road
Turn left onto West Truman Road
3.94 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Riverside?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Independence and 8.1 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Avondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avondale.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 12.15 mi (19.56 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,150 |
| Coordinates | 39.1775000, -94.6130100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-94.61301, 39.1775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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