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

The driving distance from Crocker, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
159.56 mi
02h 52m
Flight
132.53 mi
213.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.53 mi
Kilometers
213.28 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.56 mi
Kilometers
256.79 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Sat, May 23, 8:48 PM CDT
Return by in Crocker
Sat, May 23, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crocker
2026-05-23T17:56
Arrive Lee's Summit
Sat, May 23, 8:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crocker
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
Otterville
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

From Crocker
79.6 mi
01h 26m
To Lee's Summit
80 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25.1 mi · 36 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    109 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 17th Street

    530 ft · 15 sec · West 17th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    15 mi · 19 min · West 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    16.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    74.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville

    767 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    144 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Jefferson Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street

    2497 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    529 ft · 13 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
104 mi · 65%
South Grand Avenue
0.68 mi
Southwest Jefferson Street
0.49 mi
MO 291 South
0.23 mi
West 17th Street
0.1 mi
Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

West 4th Street

Continue straight

74.9 mi · 01h 33m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otterville
01h 26m from Crocker
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crocker and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly 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 Crocker to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Otterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Crocker and 80 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crocker and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Lee's Summit.

Stop Ideas Near Otterville

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

20 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

64 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crocker and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 132.53 mi (213.28 km).

Crocker

#1 Crocker

City in Missouri

Population1,031
Coordinates37.9489300, -92.2637800
Altitude344
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: State Highway 17 (-92.263806, 37.94893)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.31 L · about $21.23
Round trip
$42.46
11.26 gal · 42.62 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.23 $42.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.94 $47.89
Premium $4.65 $26.20 $52.40
Diesel $5.30 $29.86 $59.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crocker and Lee's Summit. The current time is 17:56:20.

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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.