Trip from Raytown, MO to Jefferson City, MO

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

152.8 mi

246 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 41m ★

6 AM

2h 52m

8 AM

3h 14m

10 AM

2h 59m

12 PM

2h 57m

3 PM

3h 0m

5 PM

3h 12m

8 PM

2h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Jefferson City, MO

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Raytown to Jefferson City, expect a straightforward journey covering 152.8 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in roughly 2 hours and 51 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Throughout the drive, you will navigate a mix of roads including the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and US 63. Budgeting approximately $23 for fuel should be sufficient for the round trip. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition between these two Missouri locations feels consistent and familiar. It is a practical, efficient route that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76.4 miles from Raytown, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 19% of this route consists of highway travel, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads rather than cruising on a monotonous interstate. Your longest stretch of consistent driving occurs during the 54.4 miles spent on the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. Because the route relies heavily on local paths, the road’s personality is more technical than a standard highway commute. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience where the road conditions change frequently as you transition between the various highways and local segments.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,019 ft 573 ft

Total Climb

823 ft

Total Descent

1,210 ft

Highest Point

1,019 ft

Elevation Range

446 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 122.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 152.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 122.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.8 miles (US 63 Conn): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

122.7 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 128A Toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

122.8 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | US 63 Conn

Merge onto US 63 Conn

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

122.9 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Take the exit toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

150.5 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in | US 63

Take the exit onto US 63 toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City

152.8 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | East Wall Way

At end of road, turn left onto East Wall Way

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Raytown, MO to Jefferson City, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Moberly along the way.

Moberly

122.7 mi in | ~2h 15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	54.4 mi	58m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	54.3 mi	58m
US 63	28.5 mi	31m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	5.6 mi	6m
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway	1.8 mi	2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway	1.6 mi	1m
Raytown Road	1.6 mi	2m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway	1.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway — 54.4 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raytown, MO and Jefferson City, MO.

Start on East 63rd Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East 63rd Street

Turn right onto Raytown Trafficway

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Raytown Trafficway

Continue on Raytown Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Raytown Road

Turn right onto Blue Ridge Cutoff

1.0 mi · 1 min · Blue Ridge Cutoff

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

Continue on I 70

2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 70

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

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70

2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 70

53 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 70; US 40

32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

22 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.5 mi · 1 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Exit 128A Toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

Turn slight right

192 ft · 4 sec

Toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

Merge onto US 63 Conn

521 ft · 11 sec · US 63 Conn

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward US 63 South: Jefferson City Use the straight lane.

Merge onto US 63

27 mi · 29 min · US 63

Take the exit onto US 63

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 63

Toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City

Take the exit

388 ft · 18 sec

Toward State Capitol

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Turn right onto Broadway Street

446 ft · 26 sec · Broadway Street

Turn left onto West High Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · West High Street

Turn right

254 ft · 25 sec

At end of road, turn left onto East Wall Way

6 ft · 0 sec · East Wall Way

Arrive at destination

East Wall Way

Trip Plan

Because this is a manageable drive of under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. You should plan for one scheduled stop to break up the journey and keep your focus sharp on the more technical, turn-heavy sections. Since the route involves a significant amount of local road travel, keep a close eye on your navigation to ensure you stay on track through the various highway transitions. Make sure to account for the $23 fuel cost in your travel budget before heading out. Given the nature of the drive, leaving in the morning allows you to arrive in Jefferson City with plenty of daylight to navigate the final local segments of the trip.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 76.4 miles from Raytown, MO, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 76.4 miles or 1h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jefferson City, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Raytown, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Raytown, MO

This is one driving day of about 152.8 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Raytown, MO.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway for about 54.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.4 mi from Raytown, MO · 1h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawson, MO

76 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Kansas City, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kansas City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.4 miles from Raytown, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jefferson City, MO

The final approach into Jefferson City, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jefferson City, MO.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.21 one way

$46.42 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$25.58	$51.17
premium	$4.80	$28.85	$57.69
diesel	$5.64	$33.95	$67.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.8	$16.04	$7.33
Efficient EV	38.2	$13.37	$6.11
EV Truck/SUV	61.1	$21.39	$9.78

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Raytown, MO

Afternoon in Raytown on Sunday

Local time

3:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 5 to 13 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Jefferson City, MO

Afternoon in Jefferson City on Sunday

Local time

3:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 8 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 51m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Jefferson City, MO covers 152.8 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 63. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.4 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 $23.21 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Raytown, MO to Jefferson City, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Moberly along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 573 ft to 1,019 ft elevation with about 823 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Raytown, MO to Jefferson City, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Jefferson City, MO

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Raytown, MO

Jefferson City, MO

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 51m on the road

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