Origin
North Kansas City, MO
Late night in North Kansas City on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North 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
34m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Kansas City, MO
Edgar Colomba
Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute from North Kansas City to Lee's Summit, expect a straightforward journey covering 22.3 miles. This trip typically takes about 30 minutes, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, your travel time is highly dependent on local traffic conditions. You can comfortably budget around $3 for fuel, keeping the overall cost of the trip quite low. This drive keeps you within the heart of the Midwest, offering a simple connection between these two Missouri cities. It is a practical choice for those who prefer avoiding highway congestion in favor of a more localized route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Parkway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| George Brett Super Highway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| US 50 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| I 29 | 1 mi | 1m |
| The Paseo | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bedford Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Parkway
— 8.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Kansas City, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on this road
194 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on East 12th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 12th Avenue
3
Turn right onto Ozark Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Ozark Street
4
Turn left onto Bedford Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bedford Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 29 South, I 35 South, US 71 South
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 29; I 35; US 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 29; I 35; US 71
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 4A
Toward The Paseo
9
Continue on The Paseo
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
The Paseo
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
11
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
George Brett Super Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 435
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
15
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.
16
Merge onto MO 350
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Blue Parkway
17
Continue on US 50
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Southwest 3rd Street
19
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 3rd Street
20
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ozark Street
Turn right onto Ozark Street
Navigation decision point
9
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 29 South, I 35 South, US 71 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 29 South, I 35 South, US 71 South
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
2:36 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
1 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
34m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this 22.3-mile path features a 0% highway share, requiring your full attention as you navigate through urban streets. You will travel along East 12th Avenue, Ozark Street, and Bedford Road to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch on East 12th Avenue is essentially non-existent, you should prepare for frequent adjustments to your speed and direction. The personality of this route is defined by its constant transitions, making it feel more like a functional neighborhood transit than a long-distance haul.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 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?
10/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near Ozark Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 21.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Ozark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 North Kansas City, MO and Lee's Summit, MO, road signs point toward The Paseo, Wichita and Raytown.
The Paseo
2 mi in
|
~4m
Wichita
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Raytown
11.2 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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: at 0.2 miles (Ozark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 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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