Gladstone Missouri Map

About Gladstone, Missouri

Gladstone is a locality in Clay County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 27,207. The population density is 1293.5 people per km². Gladstone is located at 39.2039°N, 94.5547°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64118.

Gladstone unfurls across a terrain shaped by the gentle rolling hills characteristic of this part of Clay County, Missouri, where verdant expanses meet the subtle, persistent influence of meandering waterways. It lies 7.3 miles north of Kansas City, MO (from Kansas City, MO: bearing 10°T), and is situated 7.8 miles west-south-west of Liberty. The landscape here is a quiet study in the greens of summer, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of oak and maple trees that stand sentinel over the suburban sprawl and the occasional patch of wilder growth. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to gather and linger, casting a warm, honeyed glow that softens the edges of houses and the bustling arteries of commerce, imbuing the air with a palpable sense of settled calm. The very air carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of freshly cut grass and distant damp soil, a constant reminder of the fertile ground that underpins this community. The story of Gladstone is one of growth and adaptation, a narrative woven from the threads of agriculture and increasingly, suburban development. Historically, this region was part of the broader agricultural heartland of Missouri, its rich soil yielding bountiful harvests. As the Kansas City metropolitan area expanded, Gladstone emerged as a vital residential and commercial hub, its economy diversifying to encompass retail, services, and a growing small business sector. While no single, grand landmark dominates the skyline, the enduring character of Gladstone is found in its well-maintained neighborhoods, its accessible parks and trails that invite exploration, and the everyday rhythms of its residents. The presence of numerous parks, like the expansive Barry Road Park, offers ample space for recreation and quiet contemplation, echoing the area's connection to the natural world even as it embraces modern life.

About This Gladstone Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Gladstone, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Gladstone and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Gladstone includes the ZIP code (64118), telephone area code (816), county seat of Clay County (Liberty), and school district assignment (North Kansas City 74 School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gladstone is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.