How far is Wentzville, MO from Raytown, MO?

The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Raytown, MO is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.84 mi
03h 52m
Flight
194.59 mi
313.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.59 mi
Kilometers
313.16 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.84 mi
Kilometers
328.05 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raytown
Sat, May 2, 8:44 PM CDT
Return by in Wentzville
Sun, May 3, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wentzville
2026-05-02T16:51
Arrive Raytown
Sat, May 2, 8:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wentzville
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
Boonville
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA

From Wentzville
101.7 mi
01h 56m
To Raytown
102.2 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Raytown.

  1. 1

    Start on East Allen Street

    12 m · 8 sec · East Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Linn Avenue

    706 ft · 26 sec · North Linn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    135 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1031 ft · 36 sec · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    6 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    1010 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Truman Sports Complex

    1103 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Blue Ridge Cutoff

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Blue Ridge Cutoff

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Raytown Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Raytown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Raytown Trafficway

    2778 ft · 1 min · Raytown Trafficway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 63rd Street

    738 ft · 22 sec · East 63rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 63rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.1 mi · 39%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 27%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi · 27%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 3%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 1%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.1 mi · 01h 34m

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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
194.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boonville
01h 56m from Wentzville
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wentzville and Sunny near Raytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Raytown?

The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Boonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Wentzville and 102.2 miles from Raytown.

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

The direct path is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.11 one way or $54.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wentzville and Sunny near Raytown.

Stop Ideas Near Boonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boonville, 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 Boonville.

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Jefferson City

66 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

89 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Raytown. Straight-line distance: 194.59 mi (313.16 km).

Wentzville

#1 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Raytown

#2 Raytown

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Population28,816
Coordinates39.0086200, -94.4635600
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Wentzville (-90.85291, 38.81144)
End: Raytown (-94.46356, 39.00862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.23 L · about $27.11
Round trip
$54.23
14.38 gal · 54.46 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.11 $54.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.58 $61.16
Premium $4.65 $33.46 $66.92
Diesel $5.30 $38.14 $76.27

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Wentzville and Raytown. The current time is 16:51:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.