How far is Raymore, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Raymore, MO to Independence, MO is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
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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 Raymore and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raymore and Independence.
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Start on East Olive Street
27 m · 6 sec · East Olive Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
776 ft · 39 sec · South Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street
1409 ft · 28 sec · West Walnut Street
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Continue on North Madison Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Madison Street
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Continue on East 171st Street
1560 ft · 35 sec · East 171st Street
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Take the ramp right
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North: Des Moines
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 24 West: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Sports Complex
664 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis, Sports Complex
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
143 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super 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 Noland Road
838 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto South Noland Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Noland Road
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Lynn Street
120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street
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Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raymore and Independence.
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.
East 171st Street
Merge slight left
9.21 mi · 00h 11m
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 Raymore and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raymore to Independence?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 14.6 miles from Raymore and 14.4 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Raymore and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
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 Raymore and Independence. Straight-line distance: 20.08 mi (32.31 km).
#1 Raymore
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 22,532 |
| Coordinates | 38.8019500, -94.4527300 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514, 39.091027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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