Trip from Mount Freedom, MO to Riverside, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

38m

Distance

20.4 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 38m

8 AM

0h 44m

10 AM

0h 40m

12 PM

0h 40m

3 PM

0h 41m

5 PM

0h 44m

8 PM

0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mount Freedom, MO to Riverside, MO covers 20.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MO Z, MO A, Tinhouse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on MO Z. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 20.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MO Z is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near Tinhouse Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Tinhouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (MO B): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | Tinhouse Road

Turn left onto Tinhouse Road

Navigation decision point

3

5.7 mi into trip | ~13m in | MO B

Turn right onto MO B

Navigation decision point

4

8.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward MO A

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward MO A

4

19.1 mi into trip | ~34m in | US 61; US 67 / Commercial Boulevard

Turn right onto US 61; US 67 / Commercial Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4

20.2 mi into trip | ~37m in | Riverside Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Riverside Drive

Navigation decision point

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 Mount Freedom, MO to Riverside, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo A along the way.

Mo A

8.6 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MO Z	6.1 mi	10m
MO A	4.1 mi	5m
Tinhouse Road	3.8 mi	9m
MO 21	2 mi	2m
MO Y	1.9 mi	4m
MO B	0.8 mi	1m
Commercial Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m
Dow Industrial Drive	0.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: MO Z — 6.1 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Freedom, MO and Riverside, MO.

1

Start on MO Y

1.9 mi · 4 min · MO Y

2

Turn left onto Tinhouse Road

3.8 mi · 9 min · Tinhouse Road

3

Turn right onto MO B

0.8 mi · 1 min · MO B

4

Continue on MO 21

2.0 mi · 2 min · MO 21

Toward MO 21 North: Saint Louis

5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Toward MO A

6

Turn slight right onto MO A

4.1 mi · 5 min · MO A

7

Turn left onto MO Z

6.1 mi · 10 min · MO Z

8

Turn right onto US 61; US 67

0.6 mi · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard

9

Turn left onto Dow Industrial Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Dow Industrial Drive

10

At end of road, turn right onto Riverside Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Riverside Drive

11

Arrive at destination

River

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.19 one way

$6.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.50	$7.00
premium	$4.89	$3.93	$7.85
diesel	$5.61	$4.50	$9.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.1	$2.14	$0.98
Efficient EV	5.1	$1.78	$0.82
EV Truck/SUV	8.2	$2.86	$1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 12, 2026

Origin

Mount Freedom, MO

Afternoon in Mount Freedom on Thursday

Local time

4:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Riverside, MO

Afternoon in Riverside on Thursday

Local time

4:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

13 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

38m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mount Freedom, MO to Riverside, MO covers 20.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MO Z, MO A, Tinhouse Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Mount Freedom, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Tinhouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (MO B): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

On the drive from Mount Freedom, MO to Riverside, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo A along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park.

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