How far is Mount Freedom, MO from Riverside, MO?
The driving distance from Mount Freedom, MO to Riverside, MO is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Freedom and Riverside.
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Start on the route
1.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Tinhouse Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Tinhouse Road
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on MO 21 North: Saint Louis
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO A
1467 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Commercial Boulevard
3270 ft · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dow Industrial Drive
2904 ft · 2 min · Dow Industrial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Riverside Drive
666 ft · 29 sec · Riverside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Freedom 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
6.09 mi · 00h 11m
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 Mount Freedom and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Freedom to Riverside?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Mount Freedom and 10.1 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mount Freedom and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Freedom and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 15.87 mi (25.54 km).
#1 Mount Freedom
Mount Freedom is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1933900, -90.6473500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,528 |
| Coordinates | 38.2867200, -90.3801200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: River (-90.381098, 38.286187)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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