How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Riverview, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Riverview, MO is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.25 mi
04h 01m
Flight
140.48 mi
226.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.48 mi
Kilometers
226.08 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.25 mi
Kilometers
307.78 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverview
Thu, Apr 23, 10:37 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive Riverview
Thu, Apr 23, 10:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Elm
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From Saint Joseph
95.6 mi
02h 00m
To Riverview
95.7 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 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 Saint Joseph and Riverview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Riverview.

  1. 1

    Start on Walter Welsh Avenue

    127 m · 9 sec · Walter Welsh Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 12th Street

    91 m · 10 sec · North 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Francis Street

    1130 ft · 38 sec · Francis Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 9th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    741 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    929 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City

    992 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City

    1705 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis

    28 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1288 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Blue Parkway

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Blue Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Limit Avenue

    16.7 mi · 21 min · South Limit Avenue

  18. 18

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

    1635 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Hickory Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · North Hickory Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Possum Trot Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Possum Trot Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Possum Trot Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Possum Trot Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Possum Trot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Parkway
75.9 mi · 40%
I 29 South
28.7 mi · 15%
I 435 East
28 mi · 15%
South Limit Avenue
16.7 mi · 9%
North Hickory Street
5.91 mi · 3%
I 229 South
4.72 mi · 2%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
140.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elm
02h 00m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph to Riverview?

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 04h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Saint Joseph and 95.7 miles from Riverview.

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

The direct path is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Joseph and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverview.

Stop Ideas Near Elm

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

28 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

30 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

42 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Riverview. Straight-line distance: 140.48 mi (226.08 km).

Saint Joseph

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.

Population74,074
Coordinates39.7686100, -94.8466300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Riverview

#2 Riverview

Village in St.

Population2,821
Coordinates38.2758600, -93.0696400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-94.84663, 39.76861)
End: Riverview (-93.06964, 38.27586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.55 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.1 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.71 $57.42
Premium $4.65 $31.41 $62.83
Diesel $5.30 $35.80 $71.60

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 Saint Joseph and Riverview. The current time is 06:36:01.

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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.