Riverview, MO to Kansas City, MO is 133.7 miles and takes about 3 hours via US 65, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest and entirely within Missouri, offering a straightforward journey. Expect a drive with frequent turns, making it less about covering vast distances quickly and more about navigating local roads. It's a single-day trip, perfect for those who prefer to reach their destination without an overnight stay, and its relatively short duration means you can easily fit it into a single afternoon.
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
66.8 miles from Riverview, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Broadway Boulevard
68 mi
1h 20m
West 4th Street
13.5 mi
19m
US 65
10.6 mi
14m
Blue Parkway
7.7 mi
11m
MO T
7.1 mi
12m
MO 52
6.3 mi
7m
MO 135
5.7 mi
8m
George Brett Super Highway
5.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Boulevard
— 68 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverview, MO and Kansas City, MO.
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Start on Possum Trot Road
1.9 mi·7 min·Possum Trot Road
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Continue on MO T
7.1 mi·12 min·MO T
3
Continue on MO 135
5.7 mi·8 min·MO 135
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At end of road, turn left onto MO 52; MO 135
13 mi·19 min·West 4th Street
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Continue on MO 52
3.0 mi·3 min·State Highway 52
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Take the ramp onto MO 52
6.3 mi·7 min·MO 52
Toward US 65 North, MO 52 Wesy: Sedalia
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Continue on US 65
11 mi·14 min·US 65
8
Turn left onto US 50
68 mi·1 hr 20 min·West Broadway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on MO 350
7.7 mi·11 min·Blue Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Toward I 435 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 435
2.4 mi·2 min·I 435
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 63AToward I 70, US 24 West: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Sports ComplexUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 70 West, US 24 West: Kansas CityUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 70; US 24
5.3 mi·7 min·George Brett Super Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670; I 70 Alt
0.2 mi·21 sec·I 670; I 70 Alt
Exit 2LToward I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, WichitaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 2PToward 13th Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
17
Continue on East 13th Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·East 13th Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
454 ft·13 sec·Oak Street
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Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration and a $21 fuel cost, this is a manageable same-day trip. You can depart anytime, but leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight for the drive and any brief stops. While there's only one recommended stop, the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route means you'll naturally find places to pause as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before starting the 68-mile stretch on West Broadway Boulevard, as services might be less frequent on those local road segments.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.8 miles from Riverview, MO, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68 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 66.8 miles or 1h 35m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kansas City, 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 133.7 miles and 3h.
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 West Broadway Boulevard for about 68 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 31.2 and 133.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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126.7 mi into trip|~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 70, US 24 West: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Sports Complex
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 63A
Toward I 70, US 24 West: Kansas City, Saint Lou...
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126.9 mi into trip|~2h 49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West, US 24 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West, US 24 West: Kansas City
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132.9 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|I 670; I 70 Alt
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670; I 70 Alt toward I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2L
Toward I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South:...
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133.2 mi into trip|~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward 13th Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2P
Toward 13th Street, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.90 one way
$41.80 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.95
$45.90
premium
$4.89
$25.73
$51.46
diesel
$5.61
$29.52
$59.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.1
0
$14.04
$6.42
Efficient EV
33.4
0
$11.70
$5.35
EV Truck/SUV
53.5
0
$18.72
$8.56
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Riverview, MO
Morning
in Riverview on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kansas City, MO
Morning
in Kansas City on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 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
3h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't be on a monotonous interstate for long. With only 27% highway share, much of your time will be spent on local roads like West Broadway Boulevard and West 4th Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 68 miles on West Broadway Boulevard, so be prepared for more frequent adjustments and attention to navigation. This isn't a high-speed dash; it's a route that requires engagement with the road and its changes as you move from town to town.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68 mi on West Broadway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.2 miles in near MO 52.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 133.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.2 miles (MO 52): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Riverview, MO and Kansas City, MO, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Sports Complex.
Kansas City is a major Midwestern metropolitan area that spreads across the border of Missouri and Kansas. It is a city that tends to hide itself from tourists. Reputed to have more boulevards than Paris and more fountains than any other city in the world except for Rome, it can be a beautiful city, too. It is unique in that it is split down the middle by the state line of Kansas and Missouri.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 133.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68 miles on West Broadway Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kansas City, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.2 miles (MO 52): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Kansas City, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
