Origin
Raytown, MO
Morning in Raytown on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raytown, MO to Kansas City, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Raytown, MO
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Kansas City, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Raytown and Kansas City, this 10.6-mile trip is an efficient option that takes approximately 16 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is so short, you can easily tackle this route as a single-day excursion without needing any overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the George Brett Super Highway, Raytown Road, and Blue Ridge Cutoff. Budgeting for this trip is straightforward, as you can expect fuel costs to stay around the $2 mark. Both locations are situated within the Midwest, keeping the regional landscape consistent throughout your journey. This straightforward drive is ideal if you need a reliable, no-fuss way to move between these two Missouri communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Brett Super Highway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Raytown Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Blue Ridge Cutoff | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Raytown Trafficway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 13th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 670 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 63rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
George Brett Super Highway
— 6.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raytown, MO and Kansas City, MO.
1
Start on East 63rd Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East 63rd Street
2
Turn right onto Raytown Trafficway
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Raytown Trafficway
3
Continue on Raytown Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Raytown Road
4
Turn right onto Blue Ridge Cutoff
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Ridge Cutoff
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 70 West
6
Merge onto I 70
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
George Brett Super Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670; I 70 Alt
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 670; I 70 Alt
Exit 2L
Toward I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 2P
Toward 13th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on East 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East 13th Street
10
Turn right onto Oak Street
454 ft
·
13 sec
·
Oak Street
11
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward I 70 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 West
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 70 / George Brett Super Highway
Merge onto I 70 / George Brett Super Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 670; I 70 Alt
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670; I 70 Alt toward I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2L
Toward I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South:...
9
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward 13th Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2P
Toward 13th Street, Downtown
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Kansas City, MO
Morning in Kansas City on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 10.6-mile stretch. With only 2% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local surface streets. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 6.4-mile stretch along the George Brett Super Highway, which provides a brief moment of steady momentum. The personality of this road is defined by frequent transitions between Raytown Road and the Blue Ridge Cutoff, requiring you to stay alert at the wheel. It is a functional, urban-style route that prioritizes direct access over high-speed highway travel.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on George Brett Super Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 70 / George Brett Super Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (I 670; I 70 Alt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Raytown, MO to Kansas City, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Wichita along the way.
Wichita
9.9 mi in
|
~15m
|
via I 670; I 70 Alt
About the Cities
Arriving in Kansas City, MO
Full guide →Kansas City is a major Midwestern metropolitan area that spreads across the border of Missouri and Kansas. It is a city that tends to hide itself from tourists. Reputed to have more boulevards than Paris and more fountains than any other city in the world except for Rome, it can be a beautiful city, too. It is unique in that it is split down the middle by the state line of Kansas and Missouri.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.6 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 (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on George Brett Super Highway. 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: at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 70 / George Brett Super Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (I 670; I 70 Alt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kansas City, 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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