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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Edina, MO is about 207 miles (333.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
207.05 mi
04h 14m
Flight
146.28 mi
235.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.28 mi
Kilometers
235.41 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.05 mi
Kilometers
333.21 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edina
Mon, Jun 1, 6:14 PM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Mon, Jun 1, 10:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-06-01T14:00
Arrive Edina
Mon, Jun 1, 6:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:30 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Chillicothe
MO

City in Missouri

From Lee's Summit
103.5 mi
02h 07m
To Edina
103.6 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
83°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    724 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas City, Des Moines

    599 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, MO 110 East: Des Moines

    2281 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    34.5 mi · 37 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton

    1213 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Kirksville, Macon

    924 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Missouri Street

    19 mi · 22 min · North Missouri Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Clark Street

    16.6 mi · 29 min · East Clark Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Lafayette

    679 ft · 14 sec · East Lafayette

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main

    1 m · 1 sec · South Main

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
136 mi · 66%
North Missouri Street
19 mi · 9%
East Clark Street
16.6 mi · 8%
I 435 North
11.9 mi · 6%
Blue Parkway
7.75 mi · 4%
US 50 West
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

95.4 mi · 01h 50m

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
02h 07m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207 miles (333.2 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Lee's Summit and 103.6 miles from Edina.

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

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chillicothe, 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 Chillicothe.

RAIL

La Plata

95 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Independence

109 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Warrensburg

116 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Edina. Straight-line distance: 146.28 mi (235.41 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
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#2 Edina

City in Missouri, U.

Population1,117
Coordinates40.1675400, -92.1726800
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Edina (-92.17268, 40.16754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.66 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.13
14.62 gal · 55.32 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.57 $55.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.65 $34.02 $68.04
Diesel $5.30 $38.77 $77.54

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Edina. The current time is 14:00:16.

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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.