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

The driving distance from Claycomo, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.9 mi
00h 30m
Flight
21 mi
33.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21 mi
Kilometers
33.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.9 mi
Kilometers
38.46 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Sat, May 2, 1:14 PM CDT
Return by in Claycomo
Sat, May 2, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claycomo
2026-05-02T12:44
Arrive Lee's Summit
Sat, May 2, 1:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Claycomo
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Raytown
MO

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

From Claycomo
11.9 mi
00h 15m
To Lee's Summit
12 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
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 Claycomo and Lee's Summit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lewis & Clark Trail

    67 m · 13 sec · Lewis & Clark Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on Lewis & Clark Trail

    148 m · 22 sec · Lewis & Clark Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 435 South: Saint Louis

    682 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit

    1288 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Blue Parkway

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Blue Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 3rd Street

    725 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 435 South
9.61 mi · 40%
Blue Parkway
9.54 mi · 40%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
3.51 mi · 15%
Southwest 3rd Street
0.82 mi · 3%
MO 350 East
0.24 mi · 1%
Lewis & Clark Trail
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 435 South

Merge slight left

9.48 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raytown
00h 15m from Claycomo
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Claycomo 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 Claycomo to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Raytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Claycomo and 12 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raytown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Raytown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Birmingham Town hall

Kansas City , MO
510 Spratley St, Kansas City, MO 64161
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Nearby stop 1.6 mi away

St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council

Kansas City , MO
8955 E 38 Terrace #100, Kansas City, MO 64129
Rating 4.9/5 16 reviews Labor union
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Independence

9 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

13 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

67 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claycomo and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 21 mi (33.8 km).

Claycomo

#1 Claycomo

City in Clay County, Missouri, United States of America

Population1,526
Coordinates39.2025000, -94.4924500
Altitude246
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: US 69 North (-94.492467, 39.202527)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.19 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.68 gal · 6.38 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.57 $7.15
Premium $4.65 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $5.30 $4.46 $8.91

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 Claycomo and Lee's Summit. The current time is 12:44:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.