Cities Near Lee's Summit
Cities near Lee's Summit, Missouri: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Blue Springs, Independence, Overland Park. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Lee's Summit, Missouri is Blue Springs, about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 31 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs | 9 mi / 15 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Independence | 13 mi / 20 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Overland Park | 16 mi / 26 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kansas City | 17 mi / 27 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Olathe | 24 mi / 38 km | 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lawrence | 46 mi / 74 km | 1 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint Joseph | 64 mi / 103 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Topeka | 70 mi / 113 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Columbia | 110 mi / 177 km | 2 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Manhattan | 119 mi / 191 km | 2 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Lee's Summit
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Blue Springs, Independence, Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Lee's Summit
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Columbia, Manhattan. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Lee's Summit include Blue Springs, Independence, Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe. The closest is Blue Springs, about 9 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Blue Springs
- → Best time to visit Independence
- → Best time to visit Overland Park
- → Best time to visit Kansas City
- → Best time to visit Olathe
- → Best time to visit Lawrence
- → Best time to visit Saint Joseph
- → Best time to visit Topeka
- → Best time to visit Columbia
- → Best time to visit Manhattan