How far is Billings, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?

The driving distance from Billings, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.6 mi
02h 43m
Flight
135.14 mi
217.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.14 mi
Kilometers
217.49 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.6 mi
Kilometers
266.5 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Sun, Apr 12, 11:59 AM CDT
Return by in Billings
Sun, Apr 12, 2:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Billings
2026-04-12T09:15
Arrive Lee's Summit
Sun, Apr 12, 11:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Billings
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Osceola
MO

City in St.

From Billings
82.3 mi
01h 21m
To Lee's Summit
83.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Billings and Lee's Summit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Lee's Summit.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest Jefferson Avenue

    61 m · 5 sec · Northwest Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast Elm Street

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Northeast Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar

    801 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar

    57 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North Kansas Expressway

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    35.9 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street

    1036 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest Jefferson Street

    58 m · 4 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street

    2497 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    529 ft · 13 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Billings and Lee's Summit.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Kansas Expressway
123 mi · 74%
Northeast Elm Street
8.85 mi · 5%
MO 291 North
8.53 mi · 5%
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
7.16 mi · 4%
I 49 North
3.28 mi · 2%
Southwest Jefferson Street
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

North Kansas Expressway

Continue on North Kansas Expressway

87.3 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osceola
01h 21m from Billings
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Billings and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Billings to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Osceola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Billings and 83.3 miles from Lee's Summit.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Billings and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lee's Summit.

Stop Ideas Near Osceola

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Osceola, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Osceola.

RAIL

Warrensburg

80 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

85 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

113 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 135.14 mi (217.49 km).

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#1 Billings

City in Missouri, USA

Population1,115
Coordinates37.0675500, -93.5521400
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Lee's Summit

#2 Lee's Summit

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population101,467
Coordinates38.9108400, -94.3821700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.551907, 37.067364)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.12 L · about $22.02
Round trip
$44.05
11.68 gal · 44.24 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.02 $44.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.84 $49.68
Premium $4.65 $27.18 $54.36
Diesel $5.30 $30.98 $61.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Billings and Lee's Summit. The current time is 09:15:25.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.