How far is Crestwood, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Crestwood, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217 miles (349.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crestwood and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood and Lee's Summit.
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Start on Watson Road
19 m · 8 sec · Watson Road
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Turn left
115 m · 33 sec
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Turn sharp left
101 m · 27 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Watson Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Watson Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, I 270, US 50 West: Tulsa, Chicago, Memphis
1898 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270: Memphis, Chicago
749 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
1937 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
1418 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Southwest 3rd Street
1495 ft · 40 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 Crestwood 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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crestwood and Mostly Sunny then 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 Crestwood to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Crestwood and 121.9 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217 miles (349.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.17 one way or $64.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crestwood and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 216.97 mi (349.18 km).
#1 Crestwood
City in Missouri
| Population | 11,833 |
| Coordinates | 38.5570000, -90.3817800 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.17 | $64.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.70 | $79.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.24 | $90.49 |
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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