Origin
Cedar Hill, MO
Afternoon in Cedar Hill on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Hill, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
5h
Distance
248.5 mi
400 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 47m
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6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Hill, MO
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Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Hill, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 248.5 miles and takes about 5h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.7 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.85 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
124.2 miles from Cedar Hill, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h drive with frequent turns across 248.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 80.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.7 miles in near MO 109.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 248.5 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.7 miles (MO 109): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.8 miles (MO 109): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43.1 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
20.7 mi into trip
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~33m in
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MO 109
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
20.8 mi into trip
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~33m in
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MO 109
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
43.1 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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US 40
Take the exit onto US 40 toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
8
238.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 15A
Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
8
244.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 53m in
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MO 291
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291 toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 80.7 mi | 1h 35m |
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 54.4 mi | 58m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 54.3 mi | 58m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 13.6 mi | 16m |
| MO 109 | 13.1 mi | 22m |
| I 470 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| MO W | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| SFC William Brian Woods Jr. Memorial Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 80.7 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hill, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on this road
51 ft
·
8 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road
379 ft
·
10 sec
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Cedar Hill Road
3
Turn right onto MO BB
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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MO BB
4
Turn right onto MO 30
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
SFC William Brian Woods Jr. Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
6
Turn left onto MO W
6.3 mi
·
10 min
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MO W
7
Turn right onto MO 109
8.2 mi
·
14 min
·
MO 109
Use the left lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
MO 109
9
Continue on MO 109
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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MO 109
10
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
MO 109
11
Continue on MO 109
515 ft
·
10 sec
·
MO 109
12
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
MO 109
13
Continue on MO 109
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
MO 109
14
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
94 ft
·
2 sec
·
MO 109
15
Continue on MO 109
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 109
16
Enter roundabout onto South Eatherton Road
94 ft
·
1 sec
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South Eatherton Road
17
Continue on South Eatherton Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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South Eatherton Road
18
Continue on Olive Street Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Olive Street Road
19
Take the ramp onto Chesterfield Airport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Chesterfield Airport Road
20
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
14 mi
·
16 min
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Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit onto US 40
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 40
Exit 1A
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Merge onto I 70; US 40
81 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23
Continue on I 70; US 40
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
24
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
25
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
26
Continue on I 70; US 40
54 mi
·
58 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
27
Continue on I 70; US 40
52 mi
·
56 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
28
Continue on I 70
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 15A
Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
Use the right lane.
30
Merge onto I 470; MO 291
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 470; MO 291
31
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 291
Exit 10B
Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
32
Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Southeast 3rd Street
33
Continue on Southwest 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Southwest 3rd Street
34
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 124.2 miles from Cedar Hill, MO, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.7 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.2 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 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 Cedar Hill, 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 Cedar Hill, MO
This is one driving day of about 248.5 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cedar Hill, 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.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 80.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.2 mi from Cedar Hill, MO · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.2 miles from Cedar Hill, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.7 miles.
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
$38.85 one way
$77.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.66 | $85.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.82 | $95.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.87 | $109.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.09 | $11.93 |
| Efficient EV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.74 | $9.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.4 | 1 | $34.79 | $15.90 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Tuesday
Local time
4:58 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
4 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
5h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cedar Hill, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 248.5 miles and takes about 5h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.2 miles from Cedar Hill, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 248.5 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.7 miles (MO 109): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.8 miles (MO 109): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43.1 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Cedar Hill, MO to Lee's Summit, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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