How far is Chillicothe, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Chillicothe, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clinton County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chillicothe and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillicothe and Lee's Summit.
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Start on Locust Street
16 m · 4 sec · Locust Street
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Turn right onto West Calhoun Street
98 m · 18 sec · West Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Hamilton
957 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
37 mi · 43 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn left onto I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
41 mi · 45 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 Chillicothe 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.
I 35 South
Turn left onto I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
41 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Chillicothe and 52.1 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.88 one way or $27.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chillicothe and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Lathrop
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 Lathrop.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chillicothe and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 75.5 mi (121.5 km).
#1 Chillicothe
City in Missouri
| Population | 8,915 |
| Coordinates | 39.7952900, -93.5524400 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.88 | $27.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.13 | $34.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
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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