Trip from Raytown, MO to Oakville, MO

Drive Time

4h 45m

Distance

246 mi

396 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 32m ★

6 AM

4h 46m

8 AM

5h 13m

10 AM

4h 55m

12 PM

4h 52m

3 PM

4h 56m

5 PM

5h 11m

8 PM

4h 38m

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

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Raytown, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Raytown, MO to Oakville, MO covers 246 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Avenue of the Saints for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

123 miles from Raytown, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 246 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 135.3 miles.

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 204 miles in near US 40.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 246 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 204 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.3 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

204 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | US 40

Take the exit onto US 40 toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

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

Exit 210A Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Ches...

204.3 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in | I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

229.4 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in

Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

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 25 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

229.7 mi into trip | ~4h 23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 South: Memphis

244 mi into trip | ~4h 41m in

Take the exit toward MO 231: Telegraph Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2 Toward MO 231: Telegraph Road

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Raytown, MO to Oakville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

229.4 mi in | ~4h 22m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	135.3 mi	2h 34m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	54.4 mi	58m
Avenue of the Saints	25.1 mi	30m
I 270	12.1 mi	15m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	5.6 mi	6m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway	1.9 mi	2m
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway	1.8 mi	2m
I 255	1.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 135.3 mi, about 2h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raytown, MO and Oakville, 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

Continue on I 70

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70

2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on I 70

53 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

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

Continue on I 70; US 40

81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit onto US 40

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 40

Exit 210A Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61

25 mi · 30 min · Avenue of the Saints

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 25 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 270 South: Memphis Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 270

12 mi · 15 min · I 270

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 255

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 255

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 2 Toward MO 231: Telegraph Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto MO 231

1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road

292 ft · 15 sec · Cliff Cave Road

Turn right

130 ft · 11 sec

Turn right

120 ft · 8 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 123 miles from Raytown, MO, or about 2h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.3 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 123 miles or 2h 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakville, 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 246 miles and 4h 45m.

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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 135.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123 mi from Raytown, MO · 2h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, IL

123 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.

Quincy, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123 miles from Raytown, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135.3 miles.

Arriving in Oakville, MO

The final approach into Oakville, 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 Oakville, MO.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.36 one way

$74.73 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$41.19	$82.38
premium	$4.80	$46.44	$92.88
diesel	$5.64	$54.65	$109.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	73.8	0	$25.83	$11.81
Efficient EV	61.5	0	$21.53	$9.84
EV Truck/SUV	98.4	1	$34.44	$15.74

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 3 days ago

Origin

Raytown, MO

Late night in Raytown on Monday

Local time

5:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oakville, MO

Late night in Oakville on Monday

Local time

5:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

55°F

Quincy, IL

123 mi in

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

4 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

4h 45m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Oakville, MO covers 246 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123 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 $37.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.