Origin
Raytown, MO
Night in Raytown on Thursday
Local time
9:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raytown, MO to Dallas, MO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 19m
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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Dallas, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Raytown, MO to Dallas, MO covers 11.3 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 435, East 63rd Street, West 103rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on I 435. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.3 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 (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 16m highway drive covering 11.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 435 and East 63rd Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.1 miles on I 435.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 435 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 435 and East 63rd Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
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 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 435): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 435 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 435 South
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 435
Merge onto I 435
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Wornall Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75A
Toward Wornall Road
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 435 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| East 63rd Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West 103rd Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wornall Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 435
— 8.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raytown, MO and Dallas, MO.
1
Start on East 63rd Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East 63rd Street
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 435 South
3
Merge onto I 435
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 435
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 75A
Toward Wornall Road
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn right onto Wornall Road
182 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wornall Road
6
Turn right onto West 103rd Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 103rd Street
7
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Madison Avenue
8
Turn left
66 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn left
94 ft
·
6 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
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
Dallas, MO
Night in Dallas on Thursday
Local time
9:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
2 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Raytown, MO to Dallas, MO covers 11.3 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 435, East 63rd Street, West 103rd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Raytown, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 435): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Raytown, MO to Dallas, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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