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

The driving distance from Concordia, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.09 mi
00h 56m
Flight
44.01 mi
70.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.01 mi
Kilometers
70.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.09 mi
Kilometers
90.27 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Fri, Apr 24, 1:55 AM CDT
Return by in Concordia
Fri, Apr 24, 2:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concordia
2026-04-24T00:59
Arrive Lee's Summit
Fri, Apr 24, 1:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concordia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bates City
MO

City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

From Concordia
27.1 mi
00h 28m
To Lee's Summit
29 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 6th Street

    52 m · 13 sec · Southwest 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    977 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41.5 mi · 45 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit

    1418 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest 3rd Street

    1495 ft · 40 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concordia 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.5 mi · 74%
I 470 South
6.64 mi · 12%
MO 291 South
2.54 mi · 5%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.55 mi · 3%
Southeast 3rd Street
0.86 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

41.5 mi · 00h 45m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bates City
00h 28m from Concordia
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Concordia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lee's Summit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concordia to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Bates City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Concordia and 29 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bates City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bates City, 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 Bates City.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

28 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

32 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Warrensburg

39 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concordia and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 44.01 mi (70.82 km).

Concordia

#1 Concordia

City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

Population2,375
Coordinates38.9833500, -93.5685500
Altitude241
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: (-93.568851, 38.983366)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.93
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.47 $14.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.42 $16.84
Premium $4.65 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $5.30 $10.50 $21.00

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Concordia and Lee's Summit. The current time is 00:59:05.

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.