Origin
Kansas City, MO
Late night in Kansas City on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kansas City, 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
29m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kansas City, MO
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Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the heart of Kansas City to Lee's Summit, this 19.6-mile trek is a straightforward connection within the Midwest. Expect a brief 29-minute journey that perfectly suits a single-day trip. You will navigate a mix of local roads and highways, including Blue Parkway, the George Brett Super Highway, and the Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway. Budgeting about $3 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical excursion for any commuter or casual traveler. Because the route is short and contained entirely within Missouri, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or lengthy fatigue. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Parkway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| George Brett Super Highway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| US 50 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 12th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Charlotte Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Parkway
— 8.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on Oak Street
20 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 12th Street
3
Turn right onto Charlotte Street
476 ft
·
11 sec
·
Charlotte Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East
5
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
George Brett Super Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Exit 8A
Toward I 435 South: Blue Ridge Cutoff Sports Complex, Wichita
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 435
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 66
Toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto MO 350
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Blue Parkway
11
Continue on US 50
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Southwest 3rd Street
13
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 3rd Street
14
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — 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
|
East 12th Street
Turn right onto East 12th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 40 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 435 South: Blue Ridge Cutoff Sports Complex, Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8A
Toward I 435 South: Blue Ridge Cutoff Sports Co...
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 435 South: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
8
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, 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 left lane.
Exit 66
Toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 12 to 16 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
9 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
29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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, balancing local roads with roughly 49% highway travel. You will encounter a variety of road types, transitioning through urban corridors and onto faster stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on Blue Parkway, where you will spend 8.2 miles on a single road. As you progress, the feel of the road shifts from city streets to the more structured environment of the George Brett and Lamar Hunt Memorial Highways. Expect a functional drive that requires your attention as you transition between these main arteries, moving steadily through the regional landscape without long, monotonous stretches.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Blue Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 12th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,040 ft
776 ft
Total Climb
464 ft
Total Descent
323 ft
Highest Point
1,040 ft
~11.2 mi in
Elevation Range
264 ft
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.
Between Kansas City, MO and Lee's Summit, MO, road signs point toward Wichita and Raytown.
Wichita
6.1 mi in
|
~9m
Raytown
9 mi in
|
~12m
About the Cities
Starting in Kansas City, MO
Full guide →Kansas City is a major Midwestern metropolitan area that spreads across the border of Missouri and Kansas. It is a city that tends to hide itself from tourists. Reputed to have more boulevards than Paris and more fountains than any other city in the world except for Rome, it can be a beautiful city, too. It is unique in that it is split down the middle by the state line of Kansas and Missouri.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Blue Parkway. 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 (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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