How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Clarkson Valley, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Clarkson Valley, MO is about 227.4 miles (366 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Clarkson Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Clarkson Valley.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
19.1 mi · 23 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 340: Olive Boulevard, Clarkson Road
2173 ft · 58 sec
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Turn slight right onto MO 340
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Clarkson Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Clarkson Road
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Turn right onto Forest Club Drive
104 m · 21 sec · Forest Club Drive
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Turn left onto Greenbank Drive
1553 ft · 1 min · Greenbank Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenbank Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Clarkson Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Sunny near Clarkson Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Clarkson Valley?
The road trip is about 227.4 miles (366 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Lee's Summit and 114 miles from Clarkson Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.28 one way or $60.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lee's Summit and Sunny near Clarkson Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale
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 Huntsdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Clarkson Valley. Straight-line distance: 205.32 mi (330.43 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 Clarkson Valley
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,604 |
| Coordinates | 38.6183900, -90.5892900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarkson Valley (-90.58929, 38.61839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.28 | $60.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.15 | $68.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
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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