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

The driving distance from Duquesne, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.37 mi
02h 12m
Flight
126.8 mi
204.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.8 mi
Kilometers
204.06 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.37 mi
Kilometers
222.68 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Sun, Apr 26, 7:16 PM CDT
Return by in Duquesne
Sun, Apr 26, 9:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duquesne
2026-04-26T17:04
Arrive Lee's Summit
Sun, Apr 26, 7:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duquesne
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
Metz
MO

Village in the United States

From Duquesne
69.1 mi
01h 06m
To Lee's Summit
69.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Duquesne Road

    2590 ft · 1 min · Duquesne Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward MO 249 North: Carterville

    1228 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    138 m · 16 sec · West Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    1109 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street

    1036 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest Jefferson Street

    58 m · 4 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street

    2497 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    529 ft · 13 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
92.9 mi · 67%
Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 8%
MO 291 North
8.53 mi · 6%
Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.58 mi · 5%
Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 3%
George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

92.9 mi · 01h 40m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
126.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metz
01h 06m from Duquesne
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Duquesne and 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 Duquesne to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Metz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Duquesne and 69.3 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metz

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

102 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duquesne and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 126.8 mi (204.06 km).

Duquesne

#1 Duquesne

City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States of America

Population1,689
Coordinates37.0767300, -94.4593900
Altitude327
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: Duquesne Road (-94.45935, 37.076729)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.48 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.96 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Duquesne and Lee's Summit. The current time is 17:04:11.

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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.