Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Grandview, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Grandview and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Grandview
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Grandview:
- 38.880192, -94.522726
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Grandview
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Jackson County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Jackson County
- Since Grandview is near Cass County and also Johnson County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Cass County
- eBird sighting report for Johnson County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Grandview ...
We found 61 communities that share the name Grandview.
Within Missouri, the name Grandview is unique.
Beyond Missouri, we know of another 61 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 61 communities, 56 are located in the United States and five are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- This Grandview lies 1,344 miles [2,163 km]<1> to the northwest of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- Arkansas
- Carroll County
- This Grandview is located in Carroll County and lies 175 miles [281.6 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Grandview.
- Conway County
- This Grandview is located in Conway County and lies 175 miles [281.6 km] to the south southeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conway County community of Grandview.
- British Columbia
- This Grandview lies 1,555 miles [2,502.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Putnam County
- This Grandview is located in Putnam County and lies 970 miles [1,561.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Grandview.
- Sumter County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of Grandview [Sumter County].
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Carroll County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Grandview [Carroll County].
- Edgar County
- This Grandview is located in Edgar County and lies 360 miles [579.4 km]<1> to the east of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Edgar County community of Grandview.
- Effingham County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Grandview [Effingham County].
- Sangamon County
- This Grandview is located in Sangamon County and lies 269 miles [432.9 km] to the east northeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sangamon County community of Grandview.
- Indiana
- Madison County
- This Grandview is located in Madison County and lies 477 miles [767.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Grandview.
- Marion County
- This Grandview is located in Marion County and lies 449 miles [722.6 km] to the east of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Grandview.
- Monroe County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Grandview [Monroe County].
- Spencer County
- This Grandview is located in Spencer County and lies 412 miles [663 km] to the east of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spencer County community of Grandview.
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Ford County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Grandview [Ford County].
- Riley County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Riley County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Riley County community of Grandview.
- Wyandotte County
- This Grandview is located in Wyandotte County and lies 23 miles [37 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wyandotte County community of Grandview.
- Kentucky
- Daviess County
- This Grandview is located in Daviess County and lies 419 miles [674.3 km]<1> to the east of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Daviess County community of Grandview.
- Hardin County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Grandview [Hardin County].
- Monroe County
- This Grandview is located in Monroe County and lies 504 miles [811.1 km] to the east southeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Grandview.
- Manitoba
- This Grandview lies 900 miles [1,448.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- Michigan
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Franklin County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Franklin County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Grandview.
- Hamilton County
- This Grandview is located in Hamilton County and lies 525 miles [844.9 km]<1> to the east of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Grandview.
- Washington County
- This Grandview is located in Washington County and lies 719 miles [1,157.1 km] to the east of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Grandview.
- Ontario
- This Grandview lies 903 miles [1,453.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Armstrong County
- This Grandview is located in Armstrong County and lies 805 miles [1,295.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Armstrong County community of Grandview.
- Elk County
- This Grandview is located in Elk County and lies 859 miles [1,382.4 km] to the east northeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elk County community of Grandview.
- Indiana County
- This Grandview is located in Indiana County and lies 824 miles [1,326.1 km] to the east northeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Indiana County community of Grandview.
- Venango County
- This Grandview is located in Venango County and lies 802 miles [1,290.7 km] to the east northeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Venango County community of Grandview.
- Washington County
- This Grandview is located in Washington County and lies 784 miles [1,261.7 km] to the east of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Grandview.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Grandview lies 1,679 miles [2,702.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- South Dakota
- Brule County
- This Grandview is located in Brule County and lies 411 miles [661.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brule County community of Grandview.
- Douglas County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Dakota community of Grandview [Douglas County].
- Tennessee
- Greene County
- This Grandview is located in Greene County and lies 670 miles [1,078.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Grandview.
- Hardin County
- This Grandview is located in Hardin County and lies 427 miles [687.2 km] to the east southeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardin County community of Grandview.
- Knox County
- This Grandview is located in Knox County and lies 619 miles [996.2 km] to the east southeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Grandview.
- Putnam County
- This Grandview is located in Putnam County and lies 528 miles [849.7 km] to the east southeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Grandview.
- Rhea County
- This Grandview is located in Rhea County and lies 573 miles [922.2 km] to the east southeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rhea County community of Grandview.
- Washington County
- This Grandview is located in Washington County and lies 687 miles [1,105.6 km] to the east southeast of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Grandview.
- Texas
- Bowie County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Grandview [Bowie County].
- Dawson County
- This Grandview is located in Dawson County and lies 586 miles [943.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dawson County community of Grandview.
- Gray County
- Although located in Gray County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gray County community of Grandview.
- Johnson County
- This Grandview is located in Johnson County and lies 480 miles [772.5 km] to the south southwest of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Grandview.
- Virginia
- Salem City
- This Grandview is located in Salem City and lies 793 miles [1,276.2 km]<1> to the east of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salem City community of Grandview.
- Stafford County
- This Grandview is located in Stafford County and lies 922 miles [1,483.8 km] to the east of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Grandview.
- Washington
- Clallam County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Washington community of Grandview [Clallam County].
- Yakima County
- This Grandview is located in Yakima County and lies 1,380 miles [2,220.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Grandview that is located in Jackson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yakima County community of Grandview.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Grandview ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Indian Village
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
- Indian Village is located in Jackson County
- Knobtown
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast) - Lee's Summit
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee's Summit have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee's Summit
- Lee's Summit is located in Cass County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 101,467 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lee's Summit <5>
- Longview
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east) - Martin City
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin City
- Martin City is located in Jackson County
- Raytown
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raytown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raytown
- Raytown is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 28,816 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Raytown <5>
- Red Bridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bridge
- Red Bridge is located in Jackson County
- Stanley
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanley
- Stanley is located in Johnson County (KS)
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stanley <5>
- Union Point
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Point
- Union Point is located in Jackson County
- Unity Village
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unity Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity Village
- Unity Village is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 72 people
- Waldo
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
How Far From Grandview to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a city such as Grandview to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Grandview and extending to:
- Independence, which is the Seat of Jackson County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Grandview to Independence, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 938 miles [1,509.6 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of two days, a buggy would take 37 days and walking would take 54 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,581 miles [10,591.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,326 miles [11,790.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,214 miles [8,391.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Grandview: www.grandview.org/
The official website for Jackson County: www.co.jackson.mo.us/
The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Grandview) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Grandview. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.8802, Longitude: -94.5227 In this case, the coordinates for Grandview have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Grandview could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Grandview, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <7> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Grandview to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 318.979 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 316.143 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.675 degrees. |