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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Greenfield, MO is about 135 miles (217.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.94 mi
02h 43m
Flight
107.43 mi
172.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.43 mi
Kilometers
172.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.94 mi
Kilometers
217.16 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenfield
Sun, May 31, 6:00 AM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Sun, May 31, 8:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-05-31T03:16
Arrive Greenfield
Sun, May 31, 6:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee's Summit
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Metz
MO

Village in the United States

From Lee's Summit
67.5 mi
01h 21m
To Greenfield
67.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    112 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.9 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Cantrell Road

    629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 126: Pittsburg, Golden City

    1315 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto C Street

    13.2 mi · 20 min · C Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto College Street

    1544 ft · 1 min · College Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Allison Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · South Allison Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 South
89.8 mi · 67%
Southwest Jefferson Street
17.5 mi · 13%
C Street
13.2 mi · 10%
Grand Avenue
1.85 mi · 1%
College Street
0.29 mi
MO 126
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 49 South

Merge slight left

89.6 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metz
01h 21m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135 miles (217.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Lee's Summit and 67.4 miles from Greenfield.

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

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metz

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

102 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 107.43 mi (172.89 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
Greenfield

#2 Greenfield

City in Dade County, Missouri, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates37.4153200, -93.8410400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Greenfield (-93.84104, 37.41532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.02 L · about $17.95
Round trip
$35.90
9.52 gal · 36.04 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.95 $35.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.24 $40.49
Premium $4.65 $22.15 $44.31
Diesel $5.30 $25.25 $50.49

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Greenfield. The current time is 03:16:06.

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.