How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Hanley Hills, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Hanley Hills, MO is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.1 miles (352.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Hanley Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Hanley Hills.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
1495 ft · 41 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
109 m · 16 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Douglas Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Douglas Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 470 North: Saint Louis
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
2063 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
109.4 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 170 South: Clayton
1906 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Inner Belt Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 180: Saint Charles Rock Road
755 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 180: Saint Charles Rock Road
130 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Saint Charles Rock Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Saint Charles Rock Road
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Turn right onto North Hanley Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Hanley Road
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Turn left onto Underhill Drive
1361 ft · 60 sec · Underhill Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Underhill Drive
101 m · 16 sec · Underhill Drive
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Continue on Underhill Drive
9 m · 1 sec · Underhill Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Underhill Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Hanley Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
109 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Sunny near Hanley Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Hanley Hills?
The road trip is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Lee's Summit and 118.6 miles from Hanley Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.1 miles (352.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 7:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lee's Summit and Sunny near Hanley Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Hanley Hills. Straight-line distance: 219.08 mi (352.57 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 Hanley Hills
City in St.
| Population | 2,099 |
| Coordinates | 38.6858800, -90.3237300 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanley Hills (-90.32373, 38.68588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.53 | $63.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.56 | $71.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.91 | $77.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.34 | $88.68 |
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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