Origin
Smithville, MO
Late night in Smithville on Friday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithville, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithville, MO
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Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smithville, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 41.2 miles and takes about 53m 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, US 169 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on I 435. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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
This is a 53m highway drive covering 41.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 435 and Blue Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.1 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 12 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 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 435 and Blue Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO DD / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO DD / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 435): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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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MO DD / West Main Street
Turn left onto MO DD / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 435 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 435 East: Saint Louis
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 435
Merge onto I 435
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
27.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 435 / Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 435 / Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway toward I 435 South: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
8
30.6 mi into trip
|
~37m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Smithville, MO to Lee's Summit, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Raytown along the way.
Raytown
30.6 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 435 | 21.1 mi | 23m |
| Blue Parkway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| US 169 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| US 50 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 435
— 21.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithville, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MO DD
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 169
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 169
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 435 East: Saint Louis
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 435
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 435
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 435
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
7
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.
8
Merge onto MO 350
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Blue Parkway
9
Continue on US 50
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Southwest 3rd Street
11
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 3rd Street
12
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Smithville, MO · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Smithville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lee's Summit, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lee's Summit, 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
$6.44 one way
$12.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
4:20 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
17 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
53m 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 Smithville, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 41.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 435, Blue Parkway, US 169. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 miles from Smithville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.44 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 8 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO DD / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 435): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Smithville, MO to Lee's Summit, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Raytown along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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