How far is Riverview, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Riverview, MO to Columbia, MO is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
82.78 mi
01h 39m
Flight
61.3 mi
98.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.3 mi
Kilometers
98.65 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.78 mi
Kilometers
133.22 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM CDT
Return by in Riverview
Thu, Apr 23, 9:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverview
2026-04-23T06:26
Arrive Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverview
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
Syracuse
MO

City in Morgan County, Missouri, United States of America

From Riverview
43 mi
00h 49m
To Columbia
39.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverview and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on Possum Trot Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · Possum Trot Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    19.7 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Columbia

    1288 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    21.8 mi · 23 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown

    672 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 26%
Possum Trot Road
11.6 mi · 14%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.77 mi · 2%
North Providence Road
1.18 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
0.81 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

21.8 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Syracuse
00h 49m from Riverview
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverview and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverview to Columbia?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Syracuse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Riverview and 39.8 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Syracuse

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Syracuse, 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 Syracuse.

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Jefferson City

62 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

76 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverview and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 61.3 mi (98.65 km).

Riverview

#1 Riverview

Village in St.

Population2,821
Coordinates38.2758600, -93.0696400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Possum Trot Road (-93.069726, 38.275941)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.42 $24.84
Premium $4.65 $13.59 $27.18
Diesel $5.30 $15.49 $30.98

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 Riverview and Columbia. The current time is 06:26:18.

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.