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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Dixon, MO is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.7 mi
03h 45m
Flight
139.16 mi
223.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.16 mi
Kilometers
223.95 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.7 mi
Kilometers
271.5 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dixon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:20 AM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-04-23T07:34
Arrive Dixon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee's Summit
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Syracuse
MO

City in Morgan County, Missouri, United States of America

From Lee's Summit
84.3 mi
01h 52m
To Dixon
84.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    597 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    15 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto West 17th Street

    530 ft · 19 sec · West 17th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Commercial Street

    8.8 mi · 15 min · North Commercial Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 East
91.4 mi · 54%
North Commercial Street
8.81 mi · 5%
South Grand Avenue
0.68 mi
Southwest Jefferson Street
0.63 mi
Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
West 17th Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

US 50 East

Continue straight

84.9 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Syracuse
01h 52m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny near Dixon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Syracuse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Lee's Summit and 84.4 miles from Dixon.

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

The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny near Dixon.

Stop Ideas Near Syracuse

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Syracuse, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Sedalia

31 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Jefferson City

62 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

76 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Dixon. Straight-line distance: 139.16 mi (223.95 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
Dixon

#2 Dixon

City in Pulaski county, Missouri, USA

Population1,457
Coordinates37.9917100, -92.0937800
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Dixon (-92.09378, 37.99171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.53 L · about $22.44
Round trip
$44.87
11.9 gal · 45.06 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.44 $44.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.31 $50.61
Premium $4.65 $27.69 $55.38
Diesel $5.30 $31.56 $63.12

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Dixon. The current time is 07:34:58.

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.