How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Buckner, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Buckner, MO is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Buckner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Buckner.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
1495 ft · 41 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
109 m · 16 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Douglas Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Douglas Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 470 North: Saint Louis
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
2063 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2851 ft · 37 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
1704 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto South Little Blue Parkway
4.6 mi · 8 min · South Little Blue Parkway
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
754 ft · 12 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 24 East: Buckner
874 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Sibley Street
1865 ft · 1 min · South Sibley Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
105 m · 15 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Buckner.
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.
I 470 North
Merge slight left onto I 470 North: Saint Louis
7 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny near Buckner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Buckner?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Adams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Lee's Summit and 12.8 miles from Buckner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny near Buckner.
Stop Ideas Near Adams
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
Country Club Plaza
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Adams.
Independence
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Buckner. Straight-line distance: 18.21 mi (29.31 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 Buckner
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.1325100, -94.1985600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckner (-94.19856, 39.13251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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