How far is Kansas City, MO from Raymore, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Raymore, MO is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Raymore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Raymore.
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Start on Oak Street
6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1308 ft · 42 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
1497 ft · 41 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto East Truman Road
120 m · 12 sec · East Truman Road
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Turn right onto Campbell Street
21 m · 1 sec · Campbell Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 71 South: Joplin
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bruce R. Watkins Drive
20.2 mi · 26 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Belton Regional Medical Center
1686 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 171st Street
2218 ft · 51 sec · East 171st Street
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Continue on West Foxwood Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Foxwood Drive
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1409 ft · 30 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
776 ft · 39 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Olive Street
27 m · 4 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 Kansas City 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.
Bruce R. Watkins Drive
Merge slight left onto Bruce R. Watkins Drive
20.2 mi · 00h 26m
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 Likely leaving Kansas 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 Kansas City to Raymore?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Kansas City and 12.4 miles from Raymore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Raymore.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
City of Prairie Village
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlborough.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Raymore. Straight-line distance: 21.65 mi (34.85 km).
#1 Kansas City
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
| Population | 495,327 |
| Coordinates | 39.0997300, -94.5785700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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