Origin
Pleasant Valley, MO
Late night in Pleasant Valley on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Valley, 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
35m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Valley, MO
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Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pleasant Valley, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 25.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 435, Blue Parkway, Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on I 435. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 435 | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Blue Parkway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| US 50 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Pleasant Valley Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 435
— 9.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Valley, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on Northeast Pleasant Valley Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Pleasant Valley Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
3
Merge onto I 35; MO 110
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward I 435 South: Saint Louis
5
Merge onto I 435
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
I 435
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 435
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
7
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.
8
Merge onto MO 350
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Blue Parkway
9
Continue on US 50
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Southwest 3rd Street
11
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 3rd Street
12
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 435 South: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12
Toward I 435 South: Saint Louis
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 435 / Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 435 / Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway toward I 435 South: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
8
15 mi into trip
|
~18m 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...
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Southwest 3rd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Southwest 3rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
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
35m 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?
25.6 mi in 35m, mostly highway — 9.5 mi of that is on I 435.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on I 435.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 435 and Blue Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.5 miles (I 435 / Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Pleasant Valley, MO to Lee's Summit, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Raytown along the way.
Raytown
15 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on I 435. 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 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.5 miles (I 435 / Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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