Origin
Riverview, MO
Morning in Riverview on Tuesday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverview, MO to Columbia, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
86 mi
138 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverview, MO
Boris Hamer
Trip Overview
Riverview, MO to Columbia, MO is 86 miles and takes about 2h 2m via MO 5, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route traverses the Midwest, staying within the state of Missouri for a straightforward journey. It's a short, manageable drive, perfect for a day trip or a quick transfer between these two points. The profile is listed as a mixed drive, suggesting you'll experience a bit of variety on your way. With only one recommended day, this trip is designed for efficiency and ease.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43 miles from Riverview, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 5 | 36.9 mi | 49m |
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 21.8 mi | 23m |
| MO T | 14.7 mi | 25m |
| US 50 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| MO 52 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Possum Trot Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Providence Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
MO 5
— 36.9 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverview, MO and Columbia, MO.
1
Start on Possum Trot Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Possum Trot Road
2
Continue on MO T
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
MO T
3
Turn right onto MO T
7.8 mi
·
13 min
·
MO T
4
At end of road, turn right onto MO 52
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 52
5
Keep slight left at fork
160 ft
·
3 sec
6
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 5; MO 52
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 5; MO 52
7
Turn left onto MO 5
14 mi
·
18 min
·
MO 5
8
Turn left onto US 50; MO 5
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 50; MO 5
9
Turn right onto MO 5
20 mi
·
26 min
·
MO 5
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 70 East: Columbia
11
Merge onto I 70
22 mi
·
23 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Continue on I 70; US 40
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 126
Toward MO 163: Downtown
15
Turn right onto MO 163
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Providence Road
16
Arrive at destination
MO 163
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour drive time, starting your journey in the morning allows ample time to reach Columbia with daylight to spare. You won't need extensive breaks, but keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 36.9-mile stretch on MO 5. This short distance offers flexibility, meaning you can depart at your convenience. A helpful tip for this route is to be aware of the transition from highway driving to local roads as you get closer to Columbia; navigating these changes can be part of the experience.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43 miles from Riverview, MO, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Riverview, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Riverview, MO
This is one driving day of about 86 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Riverview, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MO 5 for about 36.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43 miles from Riverview, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 16.7 and 84.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
MO 52
At end of road, turn right onto MO 52
Navigation decision point
4
18.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
18.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
MO 5; MO 52
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 5; MO 52
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
21.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
MO 5
Turn left onto MO 5
Navigation decision point
5
84.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward MO 163: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 126
Toward MO 163: Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.45 one way
$26.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.04 | $5.50 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Columbia, MO
Morning in Columbia on Tuesday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Versailles, MO
43 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 50% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on MO 5, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, and MO T. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 36.9 miles on MO 5, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a blend of faster highway driving and potentially more localized road conditions as you progress toward Columbia. The road character is likely to evolve, moving from more open routes to potentially more developed areas as you approach your destination.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.9 mi on MO 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.7 miles in near MO 52.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.7 miles (MO 52): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.7 miles (MO 5; MO 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Columbia, MO
Full guide →Columbia is a bustling college town in Missouri, halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City. It is home of the University of Missouri (also known as 'Mizzou') as well as two other post-secondary institutions Stephens College and Columbia College.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 86 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.9 miles on MO 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.7 miles (MO 52): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.7 miles (MO 5; MO 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Columbia, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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