How far is Columbia, MO from Raymore, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Raymore, MO is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Raymore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Raymore.
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Start on North Providence Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road
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Turn left onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
712 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
1418 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
2959 ft · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
767 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
1.5 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
17 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2833 ft · 57 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Walnut Street
35 m · 2 sec · East Walnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Walnut Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Street
780 ft · 36 sec · South Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Olive Street
91 m · 13 sec · East Olive Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Olive Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Raymore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Raymore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Raymore?
The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Concordia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Columbia and 67.4 miles from Raymore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Raymore.
Stop Ideas Near Concordia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Concordia.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Raymore. Straight-line distance: 114.43 mi (184.15 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
| Population | 124,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.9517100, -92.3340700 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Raymore
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 22,532 |
| Coordinates | 38.8019500, -94.4527300 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raymore (-94.45273, 38.80195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.91 | $35.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.11 | $44.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.19 | $50.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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