How far is Kissee Mills, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Kissee Mills, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 200.1 miles (322 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Polk County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kissee Mills and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kissee Mills and Lee's Summit.
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Start on the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn sharp left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
11.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar
596 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar
64 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway
87.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway
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Continue straight
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
817 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
74 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
1036 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest Jefferson Street
58 m · 4 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 Kissee Mills 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.
North Kansas Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway
87.2 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Kissee Mills and Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Lee's Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kissee Mills to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Humansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Kissee Mills and 100.2 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kissee Mills and Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Humansville
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 Humansville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kissee Mills and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 170.2 mi (273.91 km).
#1 Kissee Mills
Kissee Mills is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.6836700, -93.0499000 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.64 | $53.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $29.28 | $58.57 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $31.86 | $63.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $42.33 | $84.66 |
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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