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

The driving distance from Bloomfield, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 372.9 miles (600.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
372.88 mi
05h 59m
Flight
280.16 mi
450.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.16 mi
Kilometers
450.87 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.88 mi
Kilometers
600.09 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Sat, May 2, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Sat, May 2, 5:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-05-02T05:01
Arrive Lee's Summit
Sat, May 2, 11:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Seymour
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Bloomfield
183.7 mi
02h 59m
To Lee's Summit
189.1 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Missouri Street

    11 m · 3 sec · West Missouri Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Prairie Street

    115 m · 8 sec · South Prairie Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Prairie Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Prairie Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 67 North: Springfield, Saint Louis

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    172.6 mi · 3 hr 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Sedalia

    1511 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar

    596 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar

    46 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar

    64 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    35.9 mi · 39 min

  21. 21

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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

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

    817 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

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

    74 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street

    1036 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest Jefferson Street

    58 m · 4 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street

    2497 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    529 ft · 13 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 60 West
177 mi · 47%
North Kansas Expressway
123 mi · 33%
South Prairie Street
29 mi · 8%
MO 291 North
8.53 mi · 2%
Schoolcraft Freeway
8.06 mi · 2%
Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 60 West

Take the exit slight right

173 mi · 03h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.7 mi
280.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
02h 59m from Bloomfield
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 372.9 miles (600.1 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.7 miles from Bloomfield and 189.1 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.7 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 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.63 one way or $99.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomfield and Mostly Sunny near Lee's Summit.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 280.16 mi (450.87 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

City in Stoddard County, Missouri, USA

Population1,819
Coordinates36.8858900, -89.9292600
Altitude147
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: West Missouri Street (-89.929257, 36.885927)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 600 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.16 gal
49.81 L · about $49.63
Round trip
$99.25
26.32 gal · 99.62 L
Estimated CO2
117 kg one way
Round trip: 233.9 kg / 516 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.63 $99.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.97 $111.94
Premium $4.65 $61.25 $122.49
Diesel $5.30 $69.80 $139.60

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Lee's Summit. The current time is 05:01:03.

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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.