Origin
Archie, MO
Late night in Archie on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Archie, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Archie, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.7-mile drive from Archie, MO, to Lee's Summit, MO, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 42 minutes. It's ideal as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route offers an economical journey primarily through the Midwest region. The majority of your travel, 92% of it, will be on highways, making it a largely efficient and direct path. This drive is best suited for those seeking a no-fuss, direct connection between these two Missouri towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 12.5 mi | 13m |
| MO 58 | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| MO 291 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Southwest Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| High School Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South West Outer Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| MO A | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 12.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Archie, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on West Walnut Street
142 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Walnut Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto MO A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
High School Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto MO A
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South West Outer Road
5
Turn left onto MO A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MO A
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
7
Merge onto I 49; US 71
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 49; US 71
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 160
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
9
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
10
Merge onto MO 291
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
MO 291
11
Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
MO 58; MO 291
12
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
13
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
189 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
14
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
15
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO A / South West Outer Road
At end of road, turn right onto MO A / South West Outer Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MO A
Turn left onto MO A
Navigation decision point
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
6
14.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Lee's Summit, MO
Late night in Lee's Summit on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this journey, with 92% of the 31.7 miles on major roads like I-49, MO-58, and MO-291. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.5 miles on I-49, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the transition between these main arteries will provide some variation. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours, so settle in for a drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination promptly.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and MO 58. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MO A / South West Outer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MO A): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lee's Summit, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MO A / South West Outer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MO A): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lee's Summit, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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