Origin
Belton, MO
Night in Belton on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belton, 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
21m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belton, MO
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Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
This short 17.7-mile drive between Belton, MO, and Lee's Summit, MO, is perfect for a quick day trip, taking about 21 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local streets like East North Avenue and North Cedar Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $3, making it an economical option for getting between these two Midwest communities. Given its brief duration, this route is best tackled in a single go, allowing for maximum flexibility in your day. It's a straightforward local connection within the same state, designed for ease and efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East North Avenue | — | — |
| North Cedar Street | — | — |
| East 163rd Street | — | — |
| I 49 North | — | — |
| I 435 West | — | — |
| I 470 East | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| Southwest 3rd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East North Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belton, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on East Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto East North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East North Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Cedar Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Cedar Street
4
Continue on East 163rd Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 163rd Street
5
Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
6
Merge slight left
6.9 mi
·
7 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit
9
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
6 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Sedalia
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 50 East: Sedalia
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Sedalia
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 50 East: Sedalia
12
Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
13
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 3rd Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Night in Lee's Summit on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 21-minute journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including East North Avenue and North Cedar Street, for the entire 17.7 miles. The profile suggests frequent turns, so stay alert and keep your navigation handy. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to worry about as the drive is segmented by intersections and local traffic patterns. This type of route means you'll be experiencing the immediate surroundings of both towns rather than a continuous, open road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East North Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Belton, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belton, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belton, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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