Origin
Bethany, MO
Afternoon in Bethany on Sunday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethany, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Drive Time
6h 5m
Distance
374.3 mi
602 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
Bethany, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Lee's Summit, MO
Jeevan Mahat
Trip Overview
The drive from Bethany, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 374.3 miles and takes about 6h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Westwood Boulevard, State Street, North Westwood Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
187.1 miles from Bethany, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 5m drive with frequent turns across 374.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Westwood Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethany, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Westwood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Westwood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Schoolcraft Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Payne Stewart Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MO 13 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Westwood Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on County Road 102
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 102
2
Turn left
3.5 mi
·
8 min
3
Continue straight
5.2 mi
·
9 min
4
Turn right
20 mi
·
29 min
5
Turn right onto South Westwood Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Westwood Boulevard
6
Continue on State Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Street
7
Continue on North Westwood Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Westwood Boulevard
8
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
9
Continue straight
4.0 mi
·
4 min
10
Take the exit slight right
173 mi
·
3 hr 23 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Sedalia
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 65 North: Sedalia
12
Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Schoolcraft Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 44 West: Joplin
14
Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Payne Stewart Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
MO 13: Bolivar
16
Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
MO 13: Bolivar
17
Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar
210 ft
·
7 sec
·
MO 13 North: Bolivar
18
Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway
87 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
North Kansas Expressway
19
Continue straight
36 mi
·
39 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
21
Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
22
Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
243 ft
·
6 sec
·
MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
23
Merge slight left
8.3 mi
·
12 min
24
Turn slight left
8.5 mi
·
11 min
25
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest Jefferson Street
190 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
27
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
28
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.1 miles from Bethany, MO, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 82 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.1 miles or 3h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lee's Summit, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bethany, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bethany, MO
This is one driving day of about 374.3 miles and 6h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Bethany, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 187.1 mi from Bethany, MO · 3h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 187.1 miles from Bethany, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lee's Summit, MO
The final approach into Lee's Summit, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lee's Summit, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.85 one way
$113.70 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $62.67 | $125.35 |
| premium | $4.80 | $70.66 | $141.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $83.16 | $166.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.3 | 1 | $39.30 | $17.97 |
| Efficient EV | 93.6 | 1 | $32.75 | $14.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.7 | 1 | $52.40 | $23.96 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Lee's Summit on Sunday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
11 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
6h 5m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bethany, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 374.3 miles and takes about 6h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Westwood Boulevard, State Street, North Westwood Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 187.1 miles from Bethany, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethany, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethany, MO to Lee's Summit, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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