How far is Imperial, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Imperial and Lee's Summit is 219.26 miles (352.87 km).
Flight distance from Imperial, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is 219.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Imperial to Lee's Summit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Imperial, Missouri to Lee's Summit, Missouri is: 255.59 miles (411.33 km) by car.
Driving from Imperial to Lee's Summit will take approximately 03 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Imperial
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°22'11"N 90°22'42"W |
| Latitude | 38.3697800 |
| Longitude | -90.3784500 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lee's Summit
The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Lee's Summit is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lee's Summit Public Library and the Lee's Summit Historical Society.
| Population | 101467 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°54'39"N 94°22'56"W |
| Latitude | 38.9108400 |
| Longitude | -94.3821700 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lee's Summit: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168,38.910873)
Estimated Travel Time Between Imperial and Lee's Summit
The distance between Imperial and Lee's Summit is 411 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Imperial and Lee's Summit. The current time is 00:51:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.14 liters (9.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Imperial and Lee's Summit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Imperial to Lee's Summit is $28.91 (diesel $39.92).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $28.91 | $31.89 | $34.81 | $39.92 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 28, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Imperial and Lee's Summit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Imperial 34.91 miles (56 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to Imperial 248.54 miles (400 km)
