How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Bethany, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Bethany, MO is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Clinton County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Bethany.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
3056 ft · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Raytown
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Blue Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Blue Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North
2282 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N
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Continue straight
724 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas City, Des Moines
599 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, MO 110 East: Des Moines
2281 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
72.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1036 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Miller Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Miller Street
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Turn right onto South 25th Street
1262 ft · 28 sec · South 25th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
43 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left
10 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Bethany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
72.6 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Sunny near Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Bethany?
The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Lee's Summit and 52 miles from Bethany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.74 one way or $27.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lee's Summit and Sunny near Bethany.
Stop Ideas Near Lathrop
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lathrop.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 95.67 mi (153.96 km).
#1 Lee's Summit
The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 101,467 |
| Coordinates | 38.9108400, -94.3821700 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethany
Bethany is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2683300, -94.0282900 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany (-94.02829, 40.26833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $3.74 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| Premium | $4.50 | $16.50 | $33.00 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $21.91 | $43.83 |
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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