How far is Glasgow Village, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Glasgow Village, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Glasgow Village and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow Village and Lee's Summit.
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Start on Trongate Place
14 m · 2 sec · Trongate Place
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Turn right onto Cameron Road
808 ft · 38 sec · Cameron Road
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Turn right onto Estridge Road
68 m · 10 sec · Estridge Road
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Turn right onto Presley Road
88 m · 16 sec · Presley Road
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Turn left onto Balmoral Drive
1072 ft · 52 sec · Balmoral Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shepley Drive
3170 ft · 1 min · Shepley Drive
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Turn slight right onto Lilac Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Lilac Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 270 West
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
1492 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
2478 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
2439 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
215.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min
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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 Glasgow Village 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.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
215 mi · 04h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Glasgow Village and 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 Glasgow Village to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 121.4 miles from Glasgow Village and 125.8 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.88 one way or $65.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glasgow Village and Sunny 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 Glasgow Village and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 225.42 mi (362.78 km).
#1 Glasgow Village
Census-designated place in St.
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 38.7536600, -90.1984400 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.09 | $74.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.58 | $81.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.25 | $92.50 |
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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