How far is Belton, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Belton, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belton and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belton and Lee's Summit.
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Start on East Walnut Street
1202 ft · 53 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East North Avenue
943 ft · 28 sec · East North Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cedar Street
2284 ft · 58 sec · North Cedar Street
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Continue on East 163rd Street
2330 ft · 1 min · East 163rd Street
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Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
1150 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit
2075 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit
1281 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Sedalia
2920 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Sedalia
2 mi · 3 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 Belton and Lee's Summit.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 49 North
Merge slight left
6.88 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belton and 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 Belton to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Belton and 8.9 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Belton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belton and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 10.56 mi (17 km).
#1 Belton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 23,793 |
| Coordinates | 38.8119500, -94.5319000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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