How far is Holden, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Holden, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holden and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holden and Lee's Summit.
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Start on South Market Street
20 m · 5 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
107 m · 17 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Olive Street
1454 ft · 47 sec · South Olive Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
106 m · 14 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Lexington Street
9.2 mi · 16 min · North Lexington Street
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Turn right
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest 1251st Road
40 m · 11 sec · Northwest 1251st Road
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Turn left
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
767 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
144 m · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Jefferson Street
31 m · 2 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
2497 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
529 ft · 13 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 Holden and Lee's Summit.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
22.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holden and 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 Holden to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Holden and 15.2 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Elm
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 Elm.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holden and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 25.05 mi (40.31 km).
#1 Holden
Place in Missouri
| Population | 2,234 |
| Coordinates | 38.7141800, -93.9913300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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