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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Claycomo, MO is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.74 mi
00h 32m
Flight
21 mi
33.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21 mi
Kilometers
33.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.74 mi
Kilometers
38.21 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claycomo
Sat, May 2, 2:34 PM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Sat, May 2, 3:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-05-02T14:02
Arrive Claycomo
Sat, May 2, 2:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lee's Summit
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Raytown
MO

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

From Lee's Summit
11.9 mi
00h 16m
To Claycomo
11.9 mi
00h 16m

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
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 3rd Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Raytown

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Blue Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Blue Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North

    2282 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I435 N

    1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    111 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Claycomo

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lewis & Clark Trail

    148 m · 22 sec · Lewis & Clark Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Lewis & Clark Trail

    86 m · 15 sec · Lewis & Clark Trail

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewis & Clark Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 435 North
11.9 mi · 50%
Blue Parkway
7.75 mi · 33%
US 50 West
1.89 mi · 8%
I435 N
1.33 mi · 6%
Southwest 3rd Street
0.58 mi · 2%
US 69
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 435 North

Merge slight left

11.4 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raytown
00h 16m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Raytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Lee's Summit and 11.9 miles from Claycomo.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raytown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Raytown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9 mi away

Birmingham Town hall

Kansas City , MO
510 Spratley St, Kansas City, MO 64161
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Nearby stop 1.6 mi away

St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council

Kansas City , MO
8955 E 38 Terrace #100, Kansas City, MO 64129
Rating 4.9/5 16 reviews Labor union
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raytown.

RAIL

Independence

9 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

13 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

67 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Claycomo. Straight-line distance: 21 mi (33.8 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
Claycomo

#2 Claycomo

City in Clay County, Missouri, United States of America

Population1,526
Coordinates39.2025000, -94.4924500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Claycomo (-94.49245, 39.2025)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.17 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.68 gal · 6.34 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.57 $7.15
Premium $4.65 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $5.30 $4.46 $8.91

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 Claycomo. The current time is 14:02:31.

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.