How far is East Independence, MO from Raymore, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Raymore, MO is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Raymore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Raymore.
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Start on East 9th Street South
24 m · 9 sec · East 9th Street South
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Turn left onto Main Road
1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto East Truman Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Truman Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
1589 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 13 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 East Independence and Raymore.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
MO 291 South
Merge slight left
9.98 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Independence 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 East Independence to Raymore?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lee's Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from East Independence and 13.7 miles from Raymore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Raymore.
Stop Ideas Near Lee's Summit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Indepence Maintenance Dept
Independence City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lee's Summit.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Raymore. Straight-line distance: 20.95 mi (33.72 km).
#1 East Independence
A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 110,675 |
| Coordinates | 39.0955600, -94.3552300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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