Where is Raytown, Missouri, USA?

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Where is Raytown Located? - Raytown is a city located in the Jackson County of Missouri, United States. Raytown lies between 43.2081366 Degrees North latitudes and 71.5375718 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Raytown, Missouri

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Where is Raytown Located?

Raytown is a city located in the Jackson County of Missouri, United States. Raytown lies between 43.2081366 Degrees North latitudes and 71.5375718 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Raytown city is 30012 people and the city has a total area of 9.93 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Raytown, Missouri Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityRaytown
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
State CapitalJefferson City
US RegionMidwestern United States (Central Plains Region)
Latitude38.9848° N
Longitude94.4636° W
Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Land Area9.08 sq mi
Water Area0.01 sq mi
Total Area9.09 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)29,388
Population DensityApproximately 3,236 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes64133, 64138
Area Code816
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code29-60698
Congressional DistrictMissouri's 5th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Raytown

CategoryDetails
Airport NameKansas City International Airport
IATA CodeMCI
PortMissouri River and regional freight connections
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 40, Missouri Route 350, Interstate 435, Interstate 70
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service at Kansas City Union Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRideKC regional bus service
  • U.S. Route 40 – Historic highway connecting Raytown with Kansas City and eastern Jackson County communities.
  • Missouri Route 350 – Major roadway providing access between Raytown and the Kansas City metropolitan area.
  • Interstate 435 – Beltway highway connecting suburbs throughout the Kansas City region.
  • Kansas City International Airport – Main commercial airport serving the metropolitan area.

Top Places to Visit in Raytown, Missouri

Landmark NameType
Raytown Historical Society MuseumHistory Museum
Rice-Tremonti HomeHistoric Site
C. Lee Kenagy ParkCommunity Park
Sarah Colman-Livengood ParkCity Park
Kritser ParkRecreation Area
Rock Island TrailWalking and Cycling Trail
Longview LakeLake Recreation Area
Fleming ParkRegional Park
Lake JacomoOutdoor Recreation Area
Kansas City Zoo & AquariumZoo and Family Attraction

Driving Distances from Raytown, Missouri to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
IndependenceMissouri815 minutes
Kansas CityMissouri1220 minutes
Lee's SummitMissouri1220 minutes
Blue SpringsMissouri1825 minutes
LibertyMissouri2535 minutes
LawrenceKansas551 hour
TopekaKansas751 hour 15 minutes
ColumbiaMissouri1252 hours
St. LouisMissouri2503 hours 45 minutes
OmahaNebraska1903 hours

Colleges and Universities Near Raytown, Missouri

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Metropolitan Community College - LongviewPublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, technology, business, and transfer programs
University of Missouri–Kansas CityPublicUniversityResearch, medicine, engineering, business, and arts programs
Rockhurst UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, healthcare, liberal arts, and professional studies
Avila UniversityPrivateUniversityEducation, nursing, business, and liberal arts
University of Central MissouriPublicUniversityEducation, aviation, business, and sciences
Raytown C-2 School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies Near Raytown, Missouri

Little Blue River, Blue River, Longview Lake, Lake Jacomo, and nearby waterways of Jackson County and the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Golf Courses Near Raytown

Fred Arbanas Golf Course, Swope Memorial Golf Course, Creekmoor Golf Course, Minor Park Golf Course, and Lakewood Oaks Country Club.

Raytown, Missouri — Key Historical Facts

  • Raytown developed along the historic Santa Fe Trail and became an important stop for travelers moving westward.
  • The community was named after William Ray, who operated a blacksmith shop along the Santa Fe Trail in the mid-1800s.
  • The Rice-Tremonti Home, built in 1844, is one of the historic landmarks connected to Raytown's early settlement history.
  • Raytown was incorporated as a city in 1950 and grew as a suburban community within the Kansas City metropolitan area.
  • Today, Raytown is known for its historic sites, parks, community facilities, and convenient location near Kansas City. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

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