Origin
Independence, MO
Late night in Independence on Sunday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Independence, MO to Raytown, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Independence, MO
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Raytown, MO
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Trip Overview
This short 7.8-mile drive from Independence, MO, to Raytown, MO, is easily manageable in about 16 minutes, making it perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with only about 7% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is a modest $1, so budget concerns are minimal. Given its brevity and the nature of the route, no overnight stay is necessary. This is a straightforward local transit within the Midwest region, connecting two points within Missouri without significant changes in scenery or landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Noland Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Blue Ridge Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| East 47th Street South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 40 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 63rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Lynn Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Kansas Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Noland Road
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, MO and Raytown, MO.
1
Start on East Kansas Avenue
145 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Lynn Street
3
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
466 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto South Noland Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Noland Road
5
Turn right onto US 40
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 40
6
Turn left onto East 47th Street South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 47th Street South
7
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Blue Ridge Boulevard
8
Turn right onto East 63rd Street
505 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 63rd Street
9
Arrive at destination
East 63rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Lynn Street
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Walnut Street
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Noland Road
Turn right onto South Noland Road
Navigation decision point
3
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
East 47th Street South
Turn left onto East 47th Street South
Navigation decision point
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Blue Ridge Boulevard
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Raytown, MO
Late night in Raytown on Sunday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this short hop. While only 7% of the route involves highway travel, the majority of your journey will be on city streets and main local arteries like South Noland Road, Blue Ridge Boulevard, and East 47th Street South. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles on South Noland Road. This profile suggests frequent intersections and potential for traffic lights, requiring your attention to navigation and speed.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on South Noland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Lynn Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Lynn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Noland Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on South Noland Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Lynn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Noland Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Raytown, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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