Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Late night in Blue Springs on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Springs, MO
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Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Blue Springs and Lee's Summit is a quick 11.6-mile commute that typically takes about 20 minutes. Since this route stays within the Midwest, you will find the journey straightforward and easy to manage in a single day. Budgeting around $2 for fuel makes this an incredibly affordable trip for any local traveler. You will navigate a mix of roads, including MO 291, Southwest Woods Chapel Road, and I-470, ensuring a varied experience behind the wheel. Because the duration is so short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or extensive logistical preparation. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two Missouri cities, perfect for a brief excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 291 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Woods Chapel Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 470 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Woods Chapel Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 3rd Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 15th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 291
— 2.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 15th Street
2
Turn slight right
190 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn slight right onto US 40
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
4
Turn left onto Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
5
Continue on Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Woods Chapel Road
6
Continue on Woods Chapel Road
415 ft
·
14 sec
·
Woods Chapel Road
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit, Harrisonville
8
Merge onto I 470; MO 291
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 470; MO 291
9
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 291
Exit 10B
Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 3rd Street
11
Continue on Southwest 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
12
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
Turn left onto Southwest Woods Chapel Road
Navigation decision point
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit, Harrisonville
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit,...
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 470; MO 291
Merge onto I 470; MO 291
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MO 291
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291 toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville
3
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Southeast 3rd Street
Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between local roads and interstate speeds. Approximately 52% of your drive will be spent on highways, providing a balance of steady cruising and slower, localized navigation. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 2.5 miles while traveling on MO 291, which breaks up the more technical segments. As you move from the initial surface streets onto I-470, the character of the drive shifts from suburban flow to a more structured highway pace. Expect a functional drive that requires your full attention as you transition between these different road types throughout the 20-minute span.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on MO 291.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Southwest Woods Chapel Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Southwest Woods Chapel Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (I 470; MO 291): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Blue Springs, MO to Lee's Summit, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisonville along the way.
Harrisonville
5.7 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.5 miles on MO 291. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 2 miles (Southwest Woods Chapel Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (I 470; MO 291): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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