Origin
Lee's Summit, MO
Evening in Lee's Summit on Friday
Local time
7:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lee's Summit, MO to Platte City, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
47.4 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lee's Summit, MO to Platte City, MO covers 47.4 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 435, Blue Parkway, I 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on I 435. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 47.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 435 and Blue Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.3 miles on I 435.
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 435 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 435 and Blue Parkway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 435): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 435 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 435 North
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 435
Merge onto I 435
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
44.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 29; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71 toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
7
46.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward MO HH
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 19
Toward MO HH
4
46.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
MO HH
Turn left onto MO HH
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 435 | 32.3 mi | 35m |
| Blue Parkway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| I 29 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| US 50 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| I435 N | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| MO HH | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 435
— 32.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit, MO and Platte City, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 3rd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 3rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 50 West: Raytown
3
Merge onto US 50
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
4
Continue on MO 350
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Blue Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 435 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 435
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 435
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I435 N
8
Continue on I 435
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 435
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 29; US 71
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 19
Toward MO HH
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto MO HH
491 ft
·
13 sec
·
MO HH
12
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Lee's Summit, MO · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Lee's Summit, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Platte City, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Platte City, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.14 | $16.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Platte City, MO
Evening in Platte City on Friday
Local time
7:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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 Lee's Summit, MO to Platte City, MO covers 47.4 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 435, Blue Parkway, I 29. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 miles from Lee's Summit, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.41 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 435): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lee's Summit, MO to Platte City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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