Origin
Grandview, MO
Late night in Grandview on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grandview, 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
18m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grandview, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Grandview to Lee's Summit, you are in for a quick, straightforward trip across the Missouri Midwest. Covering just 12.7 miles, this drive typically takes about 18 minutes behind the wheel. Because the journey is so efficient, it is perfect as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend approximately $2 on fuel, making it an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent Midwestern landscape throughout the trip. It is a highly practical connection for those needing to move between these two suburban hubs without any hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 470 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| US 50 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| I 49 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 12th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 11th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| High Grove Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 470
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grandview, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on 11th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
11th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto High Grove Road
350 ft
·
20 sec
·
High Grove Road
3
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
5
Enter roundabout
390 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
6
Continue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
7
Merge onto I 49; US 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 49; US 71
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 470; US 50
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 470; US 50
11
Take the exit onto US 50
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 50
Exit 7A
Toward US 50 East: Sedalia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 East: Sedalia
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Southwest 3rd Street
14
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 3rd Street
15
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
High Grove Road
At end of road, turn right onto High Grove Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Enter roundabout toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita,...
8
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Sedalia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward US 50 East: Sedalia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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 Sunday
Local time
2:42 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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 12.7-mile route is a highway-focused drive, with 80% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of I-49, I-470, and US-50 to complete the transition. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.3-mile segment on I-470, which keeps the pace steady and predictable. Expect a functional, interstate-heavy experience rather than a winding scenic byway. Being behind the wheel here is all about efficiency, as the road system is designed to move you quickly between these two points with minimal friction.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on I 470.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 470 and US 50. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near High Grove Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 12.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (High Grove Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on I 470. 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: at 0.1 miles (High Grove Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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