Driving Time from Kansas City to Lee's Summit
Driving from Kansas City to Lee's Summit is about 23 mi and takes roughly 32 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Kansas City and Lee's Summit are about 17 mi (27 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 23 mi (38 km), a drive of about 32 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 17 mi / 27 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 23 mi / 38 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 32 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $3 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 39.005, -94.480 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Kansas City to Lee's Summit is about 17 mi (27 km) in a straight line, and roughly 23 mi (38 km) by road.