Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverview, MO
Boris Hamer
This straightforward 10.5-mile drive from St. Louis, MO to Riverview, MO takes approximately 19 minutes, making it an ideal option for a quick local excursion. You'll primarily travel on Hall Street, Andy Gammon Memorial Highway, and the Mark Twain Expressway, with a modest 18% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is a budget-friendly trip that doesn't require an overnight stay, fitting perfectly within a single day. The Midwest regions of both your origin and destination mean you'll experience familiar Midwestern landscapes throughout your short journey. This route is best suited for those looking for efficiency and a direct path.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Andy Gammon Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Mark Twain Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lilac Drive | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Third Street Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Riverview Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Riverview, MO.
Start on Market Street
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Turn right onto Convention Plaza
Turn left onto Lumiere Place Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 44
Merge onto I 70
Continue on I 70
Take the exit
Turn right onto Adelaide Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto MO H
Turn straight onto MO H
Turn left onto Scranton Avenue
Turn right onto Lilac Drive
Turn right onto Chambers Road
Turn right onto Diamond Drive
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Convention Plaza
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Adelaide Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto MO H / Hall Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Scranton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in St. Louis on Sunday
Local time
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Riverview on Sunday
Local time
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this short trip, characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, sweeping stretches. While only 18% of the route utilizes highway, the longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on Hall Street. This suggests a pace that is more stop-and-go, typical of navigating urban or suburban environments, rather than a high-speed cruise. The road's personality is that of a functional connector, prioritizing directness over scenic detours, so be prepared for a driving experience that emphasizes navigation through local streets and arterial roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Convention Plaza.
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 10.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.9 miles (Convention Plaza): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (MO H / Hall Street): Navigation decision point.
The Gateway City of St. Louis is the epitome of the modern Midwestern metropolis. Missouri's second-largest city is vibrant but laid-back, populous but navigable, historic but still relevant. The city's planners have created an aesthetically beautiful city, with plenty of green space amidst buildings both old and new, framed by the majestic Mississippi and Missouri rivers. And capping it all is the world's tallest man-made monument, the beautiful and iconic Gateway Arch. St. Louis is a city of culture and surprisingly inexpensive. Among American cities, only Washington, D.C. has more free attractions for tourists and residents alike. Hotels, restaurants, and even parking garages avoid the premium pricing common in other big cities. Although often overlooked, St. Louis can be an affordable, educational, and fun family getaway.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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