Platte River, Missouri
Platte River: a city in Buchanan County, Missouri.
About
Platte River is a city located in the county of Buchanan in the U.S. state of Missouri.
Quick Facts about Platte River
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.5503,-94.6958 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 07:05:00 (8th November 2026) |
| Weather | 38℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Platte River is located at 39°33'1"N 94°41'45"W (39.5502700, -94.6957900).
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Weather
38°F
Mostly Clear
5 mph SW
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Platte River, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178387 | Missouri Western State University | Saint Joseph (MO) | 64507 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Platte River, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Platte River.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Post Office | Dearborn (MO) | 64439 |
Other cities in Buchanan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buchanan County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph | 74,074 | The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri. |
| Sparta | 2,076 | City in Christian County, Missouri |