Origin
Kansas City, MO
Afternoon in Kansas City on Sunday
Local time
2:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kansas City, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Kansas City, MO
Matthew Chirinos
Lee's Summit, MO
Jeevan Mahat
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the heart of Kansas City to Lee's Summit, this 19.6-mile trek is a straightforward connection within the Midwest. Expect a brief 29-minute journey that perfectly suits a single-day trip. You will navigate a mix of local roads and highways, including Blue Parkway, the George Brett Super Highway, and the Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway. Budgeting about $3 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical excursion for any commuter or casual traveler. Because the route is short and contained entirely within Missouri, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or lengthy fatigue. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
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
9.8 miles from Kansas City, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with roughly 49% highway travel. You will encounter a variety of road types, transitioning through urban corridors and onto faster stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on Blue Parkway, where you will spend 8.2 miles on a single road. As you progress, the feel of the road shifts from city streets to the more structured environment of the George Brett and Lamar Hunt Memorial Highways. Expect a functional drive that requires your attention as you transition between these main arteries, moving steadily through the regional landscape without long, monotonous stretches.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 12th Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 19.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
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East 12th Street
Turn right onto East 12th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 40 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East
8
6.1 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the exit toward I 435 South: Blue Ridge Cutoff Sports Complex, Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8A
Toward I 435 South: Blue Ridge Cutoff Sports Co...
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 435 South: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
8
9 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the exit toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 66
Toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's...
Towns Along This Route
Between Kansas City, MO and Lee's Summit, MO, road signs point toward Wichita and Raytown.
Wichita
6.1 mi in
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~9m
Raytown
9 mi in
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~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Parkway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| George Brett Super Highway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| US 50 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 12th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Charlotte Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Parkway
— 8.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on Oak Street
20 ft
·
4 sec
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Oak Street
2
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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East 12th Street
3
Turn right onto Charlotte Street
476 ft
·
11 sec
·
Charlotte Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East
5
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
George Brett Super Highway
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Exit 8A
Toward I 435 South: Blue Ridge Cutoff Sports Complex, Wichita
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 435
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 66
Toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto MO 350
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Blue Parkway
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on US 50
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Southwest 3rd Street
13
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 3rd Street
Use the none lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 29-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the 19.6-mile distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep your $3 fuel estimate in mind, but remember that idling in city traffic can impact your efficiency, so keep an eye on your tank before you head out. Because this route relies on major thoroughfares like the Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway, be prepared for shifting speed limits as you move from local zones to highway sections. Use this short window to enjoy the ease of travel between these two Missouri hubs.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.8 miles from Kansas City, MO, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.2 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 19.6 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.8 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, MO
This is one driving day of about 19.6 miles and 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kansas City, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Blue Parkway for about 8.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.8 mi from Kansas City, MO · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.8 miles from Kansas City, 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
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Lee's Summit on Sunday
Local time
2:41 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
1 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
29m 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 Kansas City, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 19.6 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Parkway, George Brett Super Highway, Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Kansas City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.98 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 19.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kansas City, MO and Lee's Summit, MO, road signs point toward Wichita and Raytown.
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