How far is Albany, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Albany, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Lee's Summit.
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Start on East Jackson Street
59 m · 14 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Hundley Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Hundley Street
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
8 mi · 14 min
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Turn slight right onto Page Street
98 m · 7 sec · Page Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp right
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Saint Louis
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit
1288 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Parkway
8.2 mi · 13 min · Blue Parkway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 3rd Street
725 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Lee's Summit.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
2nd Street
Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Drizzle leaving Albany and Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Lee's Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Turney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Albany and 55.6 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.76 one way or $29.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle around Albany and Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Turney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 92.47 mi (148.82 km).
#1 Albany
Albany is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2486100, -94.3310700 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lee's Summit
The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 101,467 |
| Coordinates | 38.9108400, -94.3821700 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.76 | $29.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $16.22 | $32.44 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $17.65 | $35.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.44 | $46.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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