How far is Jefferson City, MO from Raymore, MO?

The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Raymore, MO is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.34 mi
02h 57m
Flight
123.9 mi
199.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Jefferson City.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.9 mi
Kilometers
199.39 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.34 mi
Kilometers
222.63 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raymore
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM CDT
Return by in Jefferson City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson City
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Raymore
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
La Monte
MO

City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States

From Jefferson City
69 mi
01h 28m
To Raymore
69.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson City and Raymore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Raymore.

  1. 1

    Start on East Wall Way

    47 m · 13 sec · East Wall Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    77 m · 15 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West McCarty Street

    2014 ft · 1 min · West McCarty Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Missouri Boulevard

    72 m · 5 sec · Missouri Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rex M Whitton Expressway

    26.1 mi · 31 min · Rex M Whitton Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    100.1 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville

    767 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    17 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2833 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Walnut Street

    35 m · 2 sec · East Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Walnut Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Franklin Street

    780 ft · 36 sec · South Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Olive Street

    91 m · 13 sec · East Olive Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Olive Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Raymore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rex M Whitton Expressway
126 mi · 91%
MO 291 South
8.83 mi · 6%
East Walnut Street
1.69 mi · 1%
West McCarty Street
0.38 mi
South Franklin Street
0.15 mi
East Olive Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Rex M Whitton Expressway

Continue straight

100 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
123.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Monte
01h 28m from Jefferson City
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City to Raymore?

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

La Monte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Jefferson City and 69.3 miles from Raymore.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Raymore.

Stop Ideas Near La Monte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Monte, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Monte.

RAIL

Sedalia

18 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

27 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

84 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

94 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Raymore. Straight-line distance: 123.9 mi (199.39 km).

Jefferson City

#1 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Raymore

#2 Raymore

City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

Population22,532
Coordinates38.8019500, -94.4527300
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson City (-92.17352, 38.5767)
End: Raymore (-94.45273, 38.80195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.48 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.96 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson City and Raymore. The current time is 07:36:24.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.