How far is Lawson, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Lawson, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawson and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawson and Lee's Summit.
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Start on East 4th Street
14 m · 7 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
1492 ft · 43 sec · North Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto West Moss Street
1851 ft · 56 sec · West Moss Street
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Turn left onto Salem Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Salem Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 184th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast 184th Street
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Turn left
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto South McCleary Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South McCleary Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto MO 291 South: Independence
849 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 22 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 Lawson 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.
MO 291 South
Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lawson 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 Lawson to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
River Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Lawson and 29.8 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lawson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near River Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
Kansas City Music Hall
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Bend.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawson and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 37.67 mi (60.63 km).
#1 Lawson
City in Ray County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,402 |
| Coordinates | 39.4383400, -94.2041100 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.71 | $19.41 |
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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