How far is Saint Charles, MO from Raytown, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Raytown, MO is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.37 mi
04h 20m
Flight
214.69 mi
345.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.69 mi
Kilometers
345.51 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.37 mi
Kilometers
361.09 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raytown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Raytown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
112 mi
02h 10m
To Raytown
112.4 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Raytown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Raytown.

  1. 1

    Start on North Second Street

    1551 ft · 1 min · North Second Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto First Capitol Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto First Capitol Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1018 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    211.2 mi · 3 hr 59 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Truman Sports Complex

    1103 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Blue Ridge Cutoff

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Blue Ridge Cutoff

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Raytown Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Raytown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Raytown Trafficway

    2778 ft · 1 min · Raytown Trafficway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 63rd Street

    738 ft · 22 sec · East 63rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 63rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Raytown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
211 mi · 94%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.81 mi · 1%
First Capitol Drive
1.77 mi · 1%
Raytown Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Blue Ridge Cutoff
1.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

211 mi · 03h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
214.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
02h 10m from Saint Charles
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near Raytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Raytown?

The road trip is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Saint Charles and 112.4 miles from Raytown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near Raytown.

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rocheport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocheport.

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

65 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Raytown. Straight-line distance: 214.69 mi (345.51 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Raytown

#2 Raytown

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Population28,816
Coordinates39.0086200, -94.4635600
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Raytown (-94.46356, 39.00862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.97 L · about $29.87
Round trip
$59.73
15.84 gal · 59.94 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.87 $59.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.68 $67.37
Premium $4.65 $36.86 $73.72
Diesel $5.30 $42.01 $84.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Raytown. The current time is 23:43:05.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.