Origin
Lee's Summit, MO
Late night in Lee's Summit on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lee's Summit, MO to Sugar Creek, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lee's Summit, MO
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Sugar Creek, MO
Nicola Gazzola
Trip Overview
Lee's Summit, MO to Sugar Creek, MO is 16.8 miles and takes about 27 minutes via South Noland Road, Blue Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Missouri. Expect a local driving experience that involves frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal same-day trip, perfect for those who prefer to keep travel time minimal. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so plan for typical suburban traffic patterns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Noland Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| South Sterling Avenue | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Blue Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| US 50 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 40 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Kentucky Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Noland Road
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit, MO and Sugar Creek, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 3rd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 3rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 50 West: Raytown
3
Merge onto US 50
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
4
Continue on MO 350
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Blue Parkway
5
Turn right onto MO V
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Noland Road
6
Continue on South Noland Road
332 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Noland Road
7
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
8
Continue on I 70
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 40: Blue Ridge Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
314 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 40 West
11
Turn straight onto US 40
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 40
12
Turn right onto South Sterling Avenue
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Sterling Avenue
13
Turn right onto South Kentucky Avenue
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Kentucky Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
South Kentucky Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southwest 3rd Street
Depart onto Southwest 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn left toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 40: Blue Ridge Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward US 40: Blue Ridge Boulevard
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 40 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 40 West
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South Kentucky Avenue
Turn right onto South Kentucky Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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
Sugar Creek, MO
Late night in Sugar Creek on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
7 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
27m 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 route is a turn-heavy local drive with only 26% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles on South Noland Road. As you progress, the road will transition between local streets and brief highway segments, requiring your attention for frequent adjustments. The overall feel is more akin to navigating through neighborhoods and business districts than a continuous open road experience. Be prepared to make multiple turns to reach your destination efficiently.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on South Noland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 16.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Southwest 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on South Noland Road. 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: near the start (Southwest 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sugar Creek, 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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