Origin
Dallas, MO
Late night in Dallas on Friday
Local time
12:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, MO
Yichen Chou
Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
This short, 13.4-mile drive from Dallas, MO, to Lee's Summit, MO, is easily managed in just 18 minutes. It's a perfect example of a quick hop within the Midwest, making it an ideal day trip or even just a segment of a larger journey. With an estimated fuel cost of only $2, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. The majority of the drive, 88% highway, means you'll be on fast-paced roads for most of your travel time. Given its brevity and highway focus, no overnight stops are necessary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for this short trek. With 88% of the route on major highways like I-470 and I-435, you'll encounter consistent speeds and efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.5 miles on I-470, offering a good period of steady driving. While primarily interstate, the transition between these main roads is seamless, keeping the focus on covering ground quickly. This isn't a winding scenic route, but rather a direct connection designed for speed and ease.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 470 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 470 and I 435. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 103rd Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 103rd Street
At end of road, turn right onto West 103rd Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
9
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 435 East, US 50 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 435 East, US 50 East
9
3.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
|
I 470; US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto I 470; US 50 toward I 470 East, US 50 East, I 49 South, US 71 South: Lee's Summit, Grandview, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 71A
Toward I 470 East, US 50 East, I 49 South, US 7...
7
10 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Sedalia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward US 50 East: Sedalia
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dallas, MO and Lee's Summit, MO, road signs point toward Grandview and Joplin.
Grandview
3.5 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 470; US 50
Joplin
3.5 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 470; US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 470 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| I 435 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| US 50 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 103rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wornall Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 470
— 6.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on this road
94 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
66 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Madison Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto West 103rd Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 103rd Street
5
Turn right onto Wornall Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wornall Road
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 435 East, US 50 East
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 435; US 50
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 435; US 50
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 470; US 50
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 470; US 50
Exit 71A
Toward I 470 East, US 50 East, I 49 South, US 71 South: Lee's Summit, Grandview, Joplin
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 50
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 50
Exit 7A
Toward US 50 East: Sedalia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 East: Sedalia
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Southwest 3rd Street
12
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 3rd Street
13
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $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.
Destination
Lee's Summit, MO
Late night in Lee's Summit on Friday
Local time
12:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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 Dallas, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 13.4 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 470, I 435, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Dallas, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 103rd Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Dallas, MO and Lee's Summit, MO, road signs point toward Grandview and Joplin.
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