How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Pleasant Hill, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Pleasant Hill, MO is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Pleasant Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Pleasant Hill.
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Start on the route
62 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest O'Brien Road
121 m · 11 sec · Northwest O'Brien Road
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Continue on Northwest Main Street
662 ft · 19 sec · Northwest Main Street
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Continue on Northwest Market Street
1334 ft · 50 sec · Northwest Market Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street
124 m · 16 sec · Southwest 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Jefferson Street
3090 ft · 1 min · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
77 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
597 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit left toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Pleasant Hill
957 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
7.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
2053 ft · 1 min · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North Jeffreys Street
125 m · 18 sec · North Jeffreys Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jeffreys Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Pleasant Hill.
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 right
7.43 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Pleasant Hill?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Cockrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Lee's Summit and 7.7 miles from Pleasant Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Cockrell
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 Cockrell.
Lee's Summit
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 10.88 mi (17.51 km).
#1 Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9176400, -94.3832600 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Hill
Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 8,740 |
| Coordinates | 38.7875100, -94.2693900 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Hill (-94.26939, 38.78751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
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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