How far is Raytown, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Raytown, MO to East Independence, MO is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raytown and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raytown and East Independence.
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Start on East 63rd Street
705 ft · 22 sec · East 63rd Street
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Turn right onto Raytown Trafficway
2780 ft · 58 sec · Raytown Trafficway
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Continue on Raytown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Raytown Road
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Turn right onto Blue Ridge Cutoff
1.6 km · 2 min · Blue Ridge Cutoff
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
1004 ft · 25 sec
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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
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Noland Road
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Turn right onto East 23rd Street South
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 23rd Street South
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Turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Truman Road
1459 ft · 45 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Truman Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Truman Road
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Turn left onto Main Road
1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto East 9th Street South
24 m · 3 sec · East 9th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raytown and East 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.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.92 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Raytown and Mostly Sunny near East Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raytown to East Independence?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Raytown and 6.7 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raytown and Mostly Sunny near East Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Independence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
Country Club Plaza
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Independence.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raytown and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 8.36 mi (13.45 km).
#1 Raytown
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 28,816 |
| Coordinates | 39.0086200, -94.4635600 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Independence
A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 110,675 |
| Coordinates | 39.0955600, -94.3552300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 9th Street South (-94.355237, 39.09539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
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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