How far is Raytown, MO from Oak Grove, MO?
The driving distance from Raytown, MO to Oak Grove, MO is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
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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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raytown and Oak Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raytown and Oak Grove.
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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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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
2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO H, MO F: Levasy, Oak Grove
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO H, MO F: Levasy, Oak Grove
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Broadway Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raytown and Oak Grove.
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
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Raytown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raytown to Oak Grove?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 Raytown and 11.4 miles from Oak Grove.
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 4.8 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Raytown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove.
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 Raytown and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 17.95 mi (28.88 km).
#1 Raytown
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 28,816 |
| Coordinates | 39.0086200, -94.4635600 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Grove
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,437 |
| Coordinates | 39.0050100, -94.1293900 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Grove (-94.12939, 39.00501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
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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