How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Greenwood, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Greenwood, MO is about 6 miles (9.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Greenwood.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
529 ft · 15 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Street
2474 ft · 50 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
77 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
112 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 150: Greenwood, Grandview
1224 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto North Ranson Road
24 m · 3 sec · North Ranson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ranson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Greenwood.
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.
Southwest Jefferson Street
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3.28 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 6 miles (9.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Lake Winnebago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Lee's Summit and 3 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lee's Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Winnebago
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Leawood Community Center
City of Grandview
Grandview DMV
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Winnebago.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 4.58 mi (7.37 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 Greenwood
Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States
| Population | 5,881 |
| Coordinates | 38.8516800, -94.3438400 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-94.34384, 38.85168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.89 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.98 | $1.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
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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