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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Bloomfield, MO is about 368.6 miles (593.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
368.58 mi
07h 21m
Flight
280.16 mi
450.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.16 mi
Kilometers
450.87 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.58 mi
Kilometers
593.18 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Sat, May 2, 1:51 PM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Sat, May 2, 9:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-05-02T06:30
Arrive Bloomfield
Sat, May 2, 1:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:21 PM to 2:51 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee's Summit
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Seymour
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Lee's Summit
184.2 mi
03h 40m
To Bloomfield
184.4 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 3rd Street

    529 ft · 15 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Street

    2474 ft · 50 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    77 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    112 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.9 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Cantrell Road

    629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton

    924 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis

    954 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson

    2343 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool

    1228 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard

    823 ft · 14 sec · North Westwood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    756 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 25: Dexter, Bloomfield

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    131 m · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    97 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on South Prairie Street

    83 m · 6 sec · South Prairie Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Prairie Street

    115 m · 13 sec · South Prairie Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Missouri Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Missouri Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Missouri Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Bloomfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 60 East
178 mi · 48%
MO 7 South
124 mi · 34%
North Westwood Boulevard
27.9 mi · 8%
Southwest Jefferson Street
17.5 mi · 5%
Schoolcraft Freeway
8.29 mi · 2%
Payne Stewart Highway
4.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 60 East

Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff

90.4 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.4 mi
280.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
03h 40m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
9:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny near Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Bloomfield?

The road trip is about 368.6 miles (593.2 km) and usually takes 07h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.2 miles from Lee's Summit and 184.4 miles from Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.06 one way or $98.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny near Bloomfield.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 280.16 mi (450.87 km).

Lee's Summit

#1 Lee's Summit

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population101,467
Coordinates38.9108400, -94.3821700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Bloomfield

#2 Bloomfield

City in Stoddard County, Missouri, USA

Population1,819
Coordinates36.8858900, -89.9292600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Bloomfield (-89.92926, 36.88589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 593 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.01 gal
49.23 L · about $49.06
Round trip
$98.12
26.02 gal · 98.46 L
Estimated CO2
115.6 kg one way
Round trip: 231.2 kg / 510 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.06 $98.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.33 $110.66
Premium $4.65 $60.55 $121.10
Diesel $5.30 $69.01 $138.01

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Bloomfield. The current time is 06:30:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.