How far is Bismarck, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Bismarck, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cole County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bismarck and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck and Lee's Summit.
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Start on Center Street
9 mi · 13 min · Center Street
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
12.2 mi · 18 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto East High Street
38.7 mi · 57 min · East High Street
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 West: Rolla
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 8, MO 68: Saint James
823 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · North Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
76.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Continue straight
100.1 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
767 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
144 m · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Jefferson Street
31 m · 2 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 Bismarck 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.
North Jefferson Street
Continue straight
100 mi · 02h 06m
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 leaving Bismarck and Mostly 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 Bismarck to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Taos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Bismarck and 127.4 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.77 one way or $69.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bismarck and Mostly Sunny near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Taos
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 Taos.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bismarck and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 218.34 mi (351.39 km).
#1 Bismarck
Small city in St.
| Population | 1,469 |
| Coordinates | 37.7692200, -90.6248500 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.21 | $78.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.91 | $85.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.90 | $97.81 |
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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