How far is Ash Grove, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Ash Grove, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ash Grove and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ash Grove and Lee's Summit.
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Start on West Main Street
30 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Calhoun Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Calhoun Avenue
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Continue straight
6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
7 mi · 12 min · North Washington Street
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Turn slight right
10.2 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2042 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto Front Street
86 m · 6 sec · Front Street
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Turn slight right onto South Poplar Street
2447 ft · 49 sec · South Poplar Street
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Continue on Front Street
9.3 mi · 16 min · Front Street
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Turn right
1106 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight left
103 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
48 mi · 58 min
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Continue straight
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
817 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
74 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
1036 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest Jefferson Street
58 m · 4 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
2497 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
529 ft · 13 sec · 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 Ash Grove 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.
Front Street
Merge slight right
48 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Clear leaving Ash Grove and Sunny near Lee's Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ash Grove to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Brownington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Ash Grove and 70.2 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Ash Grove and Sunny near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Brownington
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 Brownington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ash Grove and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 118.45 mi (190.62 km).
#1 Ash Grove
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 37.3153300, -93.5852000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.70 | $37.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
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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