Origin
Crestwood, MO
Afternoon in Crestwood on Sunday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestwood, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Drive Time
3h 38m
Distance
241.8 mi
389 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Lee's Summit, MO
Jeevan Mahat
Trip Overview
The drive from Crestwood, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 241.8 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Watson Road, I 44 West, I 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.73 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
120.9 miles from Crestwood, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 38m drive with frequent turns across 241.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Watson Road 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
This is a straightforward 3h 38m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crestwood, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Watson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Watson Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on Watson Road
62 ft
·
8 sec
·
Watson Road
2
Turn left
377 ft
·
33 sec
3
Turn sharp left
331 ft
·
27 sec
4
Turn sharp right onto Watson Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Watson Road
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, I 270, US 50 West: Tulsa, Chicago, Memphis
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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I 44 West, I 270, US 50 West: Tulsa, Chicago, Memphis
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 270: Memphis, Chicago
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 270: Memphis, Chicago
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
8
Merge slight left
5.9 mi
·
7 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
11
Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
12
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
14
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
81 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
16
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
17
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54 mi
·
58 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
19
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52 mi
·
56 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
22
Merge slight left
6.4 mi
·
7 min
23
Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 291 South: Harrisonville
24
Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 3rd Street
25
Continue on Southwest 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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 120.9 miles from Crestwood, MO, or about 1h 49m 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 80 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.9 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 59m
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 Crestwood, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Crestwood, MO
This is one driving day of about 241.8 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crestwood, 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 120.9 mi from Crestwood, MO · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 120.9 miles from Crestwood, 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
$36.73 one way
$73.45 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.49 | $80.97 |
| premium | $4.80 | $45.65 | $91.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.72 | $107.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.39 | $11.61 |
| Efficient EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.16 | $9.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.7 | 1 | $33.85 | $15.48 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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 Sunday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
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121 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
32 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
3h 38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Crestwood, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 241.8 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Watson Road, I 44 West, I 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.9 miles from Crestwood, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.73 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 38m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crestwood, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Crestwood, MO to Lee's Summit, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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