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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Hazelwood, MO is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.85 mi
04h 29m
Flight
216.06 mi
347.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.06 mi
Kilometers
347.72 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.85 mi
Kilometers
373.12 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hazelwood
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-04-23T06:23
Arrive Hazelwood
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 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
Huntsdale
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Lee's Summit
115.7 mi
02h 14m
To Hazelwood
116.1 mi
02h 14m

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
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 3rd Street

    1495 ft · 41 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Southeast 3rd Street

    109 m · 16 sec · Southeast 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast Douglas Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Douglas Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I 470 North: Saint Louis

    7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2063 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    103.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward McDonnell Boulevard

    1661 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on McDonnell Boulevard South

    122 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto McDonnell Boulevard

    2377 ft · 48 sec · McDonnell Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on James S McDonnell Boulevard

    1701 ft · 37 sec · James S McDonnell Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fee Fee Road

    1550 ft · 1 min · Fee Fee Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chapel Ridge Drive

    1163 ft · 51 sec · Chapel Ridge Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Ridge Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
157 mi · 68%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 23%
I 470 North
7.22 mi · 3%
I 270 North
3.35 mi · 1%
Southeast Douglas Street
2.2 mi · 1%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

103 mi · 02h 03m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
216.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsdale
02h 14m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.7 miles from Lee's Summit and 116.1 miles from Hazelwood.

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

The direct path is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.85 one way or $61.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 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 Hazelwood.

Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

45 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

93 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

111 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Hazelwood. Straight-line distance: 216.06 mi (347.72 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
Hazelwood

#2 Hazelwood

Suburb city of St.

Population25,042
Coordinates38.7714400, -90.3709500
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Hazelwood (-90.37095, 38.77144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.97 L · about $30.85
Round trip
$61.69
16.36 gal · 61.94 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.85 $61.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.79 $69.58
Premium $4.65 $38.07 $76.14
Diesel $5.30 $43.39 $86.77

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 Hazelwood. The current time is 06:23:39.

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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.