How far is Oak Grove, MO from Raytown, MO?
The driving distance from Oak Grove, MO to Raytown, MO is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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.
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Grove and Raytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Raytown.
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Start on South Broadway Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
754 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Truman Sports Complex
1103 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Cutoff
1.1 mi · 2 min · Blue Ridge Cutoff
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Turn left onto Raytown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Raytown Road
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Continue on Raytown Trafficway
2778 ft · 1 min · Raytown Trafficway
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Turn left onto East 63rd Street
738 ft · 22 sec · East 63rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 63rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove and Raytown.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Raytown?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Lake Tapawingo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Oak Grove and 9.9 miles from Raytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raytown.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Tapawingo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
Country Club Plaza
Observation Deck at City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Tapawingo.
Independence
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Raytown. Straight-line distance: 17.95 mi (28.88 km).
#1 Oak Grove
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,437 |
| Coordinates | 39.0050100, -94.1293900 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Raytown
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 28,816 |
| Coordinates | 39.0086200, -94.4635600 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 63rd Street (-94.463579, 39.008664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.98 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
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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