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 Independence, 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 52m
Distance
130.1 mi
209 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
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6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverview, MO
Boris Hamer
Independence, MO
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Trip Overview
Riverview, MO to Independence, MO is 130.1 miles and takes about 2 hours 52 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, West Broadway Boulevard, and MO 13, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically crossing Missouri. It's a straightforward, single-day journey that offers a practical way to cover ground between these two points. Given the relatively short duration, you'll likely find this drive manageable without needing an overnight stay, making it ideal for a quick transit or a day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65 miles from Riverview, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 32.3 mi | 34m |
| West Broadway Boulevard | 24.6 mi | 30m |
| MO 13 | 17 mi | 21m |
| West 4th Street | 13.5 mi | 19m |
| US 65 | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| MO T | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| MO 52 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| MO 135 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 32.3 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverview, MO and Independence, MO.
1
Start on Possum Trot Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Possum Trot Road
2
Continue on MO T
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
MO T
3
Continue on MO 135
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
MO 135
4
At end of road, turn left onto MO 52; MO 135
13 mi
·
19 min
·
West 4th Street
5
Continue on MO 52
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 52
6
Take the ramp onto MO 52
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
MO 52
Toward US 65 North, MO 52 Wesy: Sedalia
7
Continue on US 65
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 65
8
Turn left onto US 50
25 mi
·
30 min
·
West Broadway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MO 13: Clinton, Higginsville
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto MO 13
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 13
11
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
67 ft
·
0 sec
·
MO 13
12
Continue on MO 13
12 mi
·
15 min
·
MO 13
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
14
Merge onto I 70; US 40
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Continue on I 70
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
16
Continue on I 70
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 12
Toward Noland Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto South Noland Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Noland Road
19
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
466 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Walnut Street
20
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Lynn Street
21
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
145 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
East Kansas Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 130.1-mile drive, leaving any time in the morning should allow you to reach Independence, MO well before evening. With a total duration of under 3 hours, you might only need one brief stop for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer highway segments, as the estimated cost is around $20. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you, and you won't need to plan for an overnight stay.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65 miles from Riverview, MO, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 29 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Independence, 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.
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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 130.1 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Riverview, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 32.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 14.8 and 126.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
MO 52; MO 135 / West 4th Street
At end of road, turn left onto MO 52; MO 135 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
31.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
MO 52
Take the ramp onto MO 52 toward US 65 North, MO 52 Wesy: Sedalia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 65 North, MO 52 Wesy: Sedalia
7
72.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward MO 13: Clinton, Higginsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward MO 13: Clinton, Higginsville
7
90.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
7
126.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward Noland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Noland Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.34 one way
$40.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.04 | $50.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.72 | $57.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39 | 0 | $13.66 | $6.24 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52 | 0 | $18.21 | $8.33 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Independence, MO
Morning in Independence on Tuesday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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 52m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 33% of your journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 32.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, which can provide a faster pace. However, the drive also incorporates local roads like West Broadway Boulevard and MO 13, suggesting a change in scenery and speed as you progress. Expect a varied feel as you transition between these different types of roadways, moving from more open highway driving to navigating through towns and communities.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.3 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in near MO 52; MO 135 / West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 52m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (MO 52; MO 135 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (MO 52): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Riverview, MO to Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Higginsville along the way.
Higginsville
72.8 mi in
|
~1h 43m
About the Cities
Arriving in Independence, MO
Full guide →Independence, known as the Queen City of the Trails, is a city in western Missouri just east of Kansas City with a population of approximately 110,000. Independence's founding predates that of Kansas City, and it was home to U.S. President Harry S. Truman and the legendary actress Ginger Rogers, as well as the starting point of three of America's great Westward Trails: the Santa Fe Trail, the California Trail, and the Oregon Trail. The city also hosts numerous historical sites related to the Community of Christ (formerly RLDS), Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormons"), American Civil War and Western history. While offering a full range of entertainment and lodging options for visitors, Independence generally tends to be more "quiet" than its larger neighbor to the west.
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 52m. Total distance: 130.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 14.8 miles (MO 52; MO 135 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (MO 52): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Independence, 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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