Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Photo: Jeevan Mahat
The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 13.5 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corporal M, Southwest Woods Chapel Road, Northeast Woods Chapel Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.7 miles from Blue Springs, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 13.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blue Springs, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Woods Chapel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Woods Chapel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woods Chapel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 470 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MO 291 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
Start on Southwest 15th Street
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
Turn left onto Southwest Woods Chapel Road
Continue on Northeast Woods Chapel Road
Continue on Woods Chapel Road
Turn left onto I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit, Harrisonville
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street
Continue on Southwest 3rd Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 13.5 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.7 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lee's Summit, MO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Blue Springs, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Blue Springs, MO
This is one driving day of about 13.5 miles and 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.7 mi from Blue Springs, MO · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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.
A short stop after about 13.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 6.7 miles from Blue Springs, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Blue Springs on Saturday
Local time
1:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Lee's Summit on Saturday
Local time
1:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Kansas City, MO
7 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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