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

The driving distance from Kahoka, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (283 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.92 mi
04h 17m
Flight
175.86 mi
283.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.86 mi
Kilometers
283.02 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.92 mi
Kilometers
381.28 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 PM CDT
Return by in Kahoka
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kahoka
2026-04-23T09:24
Arrive Lee's Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kahoka
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mount Moriah
MO

Village in the United States

From Kahoka
119 mi
02h 08m
To Lee's Summit
117.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Johnson Street

    1835 ft · 33 sec · North Johnson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    47.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1723 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Grant Street

    27.2 mi · 40 min · Grant Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Miller Street

    1643 ft · 33 sec · Miller Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    973 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Saint Louis

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit

    1288 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Blue Parkway

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Blue Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 3rd Street

    725 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kahoka 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Miller Street
79.3 mi · 33%
Grant Street
27.2 mi · 11%
I 435 South
10.2 mi · 4%
Blue Parkway
9.54 mi · 4%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
3.51 mi · 1%
Southwest 3rd Street
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

Miller Street

Merge slight left

78.8 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
175.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Moriah
02h 08m from Kahoka
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kahoka 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 Kahoka to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Mount Moriah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119 miles from Kahoka and 117.9 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 175.8 miles (283 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Moriah

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

79 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

94 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

La Plata

116 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kahoka and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 175.86 mi (283.02 km).

Kahoka

#1 Kahoka

City in Clark County, Missouri, United States

Population2,031
Coordinates40.4203200, -91.7196100
Altitude213
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: North Johnson Street (-91.719518, 40.420318)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.65 L · about $31.53
Round trip
$63.05
16.72 gal · 63.3 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.53 $63.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.56 $71.11
Premium $4.65 $38.91 $77.81
Diesel $5.30 $44.34 $88.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kahoka and Lee's Summit. The current time is 09:24:57.

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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.