Lee's Summit, MO Road Trips

With 18 routes heading out and 36 heading in, Lee's Summit, MO works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. 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

54

Longest Drive

414.1 mi

Steele, MO

Quickest Drive

18m

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.

Steele, MO to Lee's Summit, MO 414.1 mi · 6h 54m Bethany, MO to Lee's Summit, MO 374.3 mi · 6h 5m Malden, MO to Lee's Summit, MO 370.6 mi · 7h 36m Park Hills, MO to Lee's Summit, MO 295.8 mi · 5h 44m

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 Arnold, MO 248.6 mi · 4h 49m Lee's Summit, MO to Affton, MO 243.1 mi · 4h 44m Lee's Summit, MO to Moline Acres, MO 240.3 mi · 4h 38m

Trips from Lee's Summit, MO

Lee's Summit, MO to Malden, MO

371.2 mi 7h 37m

Lee's Summit, MO to Arnold, MO

248.6 mi 4h 49m

Lee's Summit, MO to Affton, MO

243.1 mi 4h 44m

Lee's Summit, MO to Moline Acres, MO

240.3 mi 4h 38m

Lee's Summit, MO to Clayton, MO

238.3 mi 4h 37m

Lee's Summit, MO to Eureka, MO

233.6 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 Saint James, MO

190 mi 4h 2m

Lee's Summit, MO to Warrenton, MO

188.6 mi 3h 32m

Lee's Summit, MO to Cassville, MO

179.7 mi 3h 42m

Lee's Summit, MO to Aurora, MO

171.4 mi 3h 16m

Lee's Summit, MO to Anderson, MO

166.3 mi 3h 7m

Lee's Summit, MO to Billings, MO

164.7 mi 3h 21m

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 California, MO

104.4 mi 2h 13m

Lee's Summit, MO to Kansas City, MO

19.9 mi 29m

Driving from Lee's Summit, MO

Expect an average of 192 miles and about 3h 50m behind the wheel when leaving Lee's Summit, MO. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 371 miles (7h 37m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lee's Summit, MO most often head toward Malden, MO (371.2 mi, 7h 37m), Arnold, MO (248.6 mi, 4h 49m), Affton, MO (243.1 mi, 4h 44m), Moline Acres, MO (240.3 mi, 4h 38m), and Clayton, MO (238.3 mi, 4h 37m). 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 192-mile trip from Lee's Summit, MO, budget about $29 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 18 mapped routes leaving Lee's Summit, MO and 36 routes heading into Lee's Summit, MO, covering 54 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 192 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 192-mile trip from Lee's Summit, MO costs roughly $29 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, Arnold, MO, Affton, MO and Moline Acres, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.