Lee's Summit, MO Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Lee's Summit, MO is a well-connected starting point with 27 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 20-mile quick runs to 371-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Lee's Summit, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

27

Longest Drive

375.5 mi

Malden, MO

Quickest Drive

16m

Grandview, MO

Plan Around Lee's Summit, MO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lee's Summit, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Malden, MO to Lee's Summit, MO 375.5 mi · 6h 10m Crystal City, MO to Lee's Summit, MO 266.8 mi · 4h 11m Park Hills, MO to Lee's Summit, MO 260.2 mi · 4h 42m St. Louis, MO to Lee's Summit, MO 246.9 mi · 3h 42m

Continue From Lee's Summit, MO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lee's Summit, MO to Malden, MO 371.2 mi · 7h 37m Lee's Summit, MO to Clayton, MO 238.3 mi · 4h 37m Lee's Summit, MO to Cabool, MO 225.7 mi · 4h 31m Lee's Summit, MO to Bowling Green, MO 204.9 mi · 4h 3m

Trips from Lee's Summit, MO

Lee's Summit, MO to Malden, MO

371.2 mi 7h 37m

Lee's Summit, MO to Clayton, MO

238.3 mi 4h 37m

Lee's Summit, MO to Cabool, MO

225.7 mi 4h 31m

Lee's Summit, MO to Bowling Green, MO

204.9 mi 4h 3m

Lee's Summit, MO to Buffalo, MO

137.7 mi 2h 53m

Lee's Summit, MO to Camdenton, MO

134.7 mi 3h

Lee's Summit, MO to Kansas City, MO

20 mi 25m

Driving from Lee's Summit, MO

The typical drive from Lee's Summit, MO covers about 190 miles and takes around 3h 52m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 371 miles (7h 37m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Lee's Summit, MO are Malden, MO (371.2 mi, 7h 37m), Clayton, MO (238.3 mi, 4h 37m), Cabool, MO (225.7 mi, 4h 31m), Bowling Green, MO (204.9 mi, 4h 3m), and Buffalo, MO (137.7 mi, 2h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 190-mile trip from Lee's Summit, MO, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Lee's Summit, MO and 20 routes heading into Lee's Summit, MO, covering 27 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 371 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lee's Summit, MO covers 371 miles and takes approximately 7h 37m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from Lee's Summit, MO runs about 190 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 190-mile trip from Lee's Summit, MO costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lee's Summit, MO include Malden, MO, Clayton, MO, Cabool, MO and Bowling Green, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.