How far is Athens, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Athens, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 251 miles (404 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Harrison County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athens and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens and Lee's Summit.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left
2.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue on State Highway 81
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 81
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 2
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 2
19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on East Highway 2
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Highway 2
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Continue on State Highway 2
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on East Main Street
33 mi · 47 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Maple Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Maple Street
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Turn slight right onto West State Highway 2
14 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 2
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Continue on East Main Street
2658 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
21.6 mi · 32 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Vine Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Vine Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
2035 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 2
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Take the ramp left
1647 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
113.4 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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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 Athens and Lee's Summit.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 2
Merge slight left
113 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Athens and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lee's Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 251 miles (404 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blythedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Athens and 119.6 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.41 one way or $66.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Athens and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Blythedale
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 Blythedale.
Osceola
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athens and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 183.47 mi (295.26 km).
#1 Athens
Township in Missouri
| Population | 2,080 |
| Coordinates | 40.5825400, -91.6985000 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $33.41 | $66.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.68 | $75.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.23 | $82.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.99 | $93.99 |
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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