How far is Kansas City, MO from Riverview, MO?

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Riverview, MO is about 133.6 miles (215 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
133.57 mi
02h 59m
Flight
99.31 mi
159.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.31 mi
Kilometers
159.82 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.57 mi
Kilometers
214.96 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverview
Tue, May 5, 10:29 AM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Tue, May 5, 1:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-05T07:30
Arrive Riverview
Tue, May 5, 10:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
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 Kansas City
66.7 mi
01h 29m
To Riverview
66.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNE
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Riverview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Riverview.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1308 ft · 42 sec · East 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Charlotte Street

    145 m · 12 sec · Charlotte Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East, US 40 East

    1164 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · George Brett Super Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Blue Ridge Cutoff Sports Complex, Wichita

    595 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 435 South: Wichita

    1352 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit

    1288 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Blue Parkway

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Blue Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Limit Avenue

    16.7 mi · 21 min · South Limit Avenue

  13. 13

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

    1635 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Hickory Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · North Hickory Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Possum Trot Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Possum Trot Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Possum Trot Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Possum Trot Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Possum Trot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Riverview.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Parkway
75.9 mi · 57%
South Limit Avenue
16.7 mi · 12%
North Hickory Street
5.91 mi · 4%
George Brett Super Highway
5.52 mi · 4%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
2.58 mi · 2%
Possum Trot Road
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blue Parkway

Continue straight

67.8 mi · 01h 20m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
99.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knob Noster
01h 29m from Kansas City
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kansas City and 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 Kansas City to Riverview?

The road trip is about 133.6 miles (215 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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 66.7 miles from Kansas City and 66.9 miles from Riverview.

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

The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kansas City and 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 Kansas City and Riverview. Straight-line distance: 99.31 mi (159.82 km).

Kansas City

#1 Kansas City

The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Population495,327
Coordinates39.0997300, -94.5785700
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Riverview

#2 Riverview

Village in St.

Population2,821
Coordinates38.2758600, -93.0696400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Riverview (-93.06964, 38.27586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.84 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
9.42 gal · 35.68 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.03 $40.06
Premium $4.65 $21.92 $43.84
Diesel $5.30 $24.98 $49.96

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Riverview. The current time is 07:30:05.

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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.