Lee's Summit, MO Road Trips
With 24 routes heading out and 60 heading in, Lee's Summit, MO works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 17-mile quick runs to 371-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Lee's Summit, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
85
Longest Drive
426.2 mi
Caruthersville, MO
Quickest Drive
27m
Sugar Creek, MO
Plan Around Lee's Summit, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Lee's Summit, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lee's Summit, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Malden, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Arnold, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Affton, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Moline Acres, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Bel-Nor, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Berkeley, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Woodson Terrace, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Ballwin, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Saint James, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Warrenton, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Aurora, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Liberty, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Willard, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Buffalo, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Brookfield, MO
Lee's Summit, MO to Bolivar, MO
Driving from Lee's Summit, MO
Expect an average of 163 miles and about 3h 15m behind the wheel when leaving Lee's Summit, MO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 371 miles (7h 37m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Lee's Summit, MO most often head toward Malden, MO (371.2 mi, 7h 37m), Arnold, MO (248.6 mi, 4h 49m), Affton, MO (243.1 mi, 4h 44m), Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO (241.8 mi, 4h 41m), and Moline Acres, MO (240.3 mi, 4h 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 163-mile trip from Lee's Summit, MO, budget about $24 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 24 mapped routes leaving Lee's Summit, MO and 60 routes heading into Lee's Summit, MO, covering 84 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 371 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lee's Summit, MO covers 371 miles and takes approximately 7h 37m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.
The average route from Lee's Summit, MO runs about 163 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 163-mile trip from Lee's Summit, MO costs roughly $24 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lee's Summit, MO include Malden, MO, Arnold, MO, Affton, MO and Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lee's Summit, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
102,583
Median Income
$104,989
Median Home Value
$313,200
Median Age
38.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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