How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Houston, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Houston, MO is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Houston.
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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
16.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Cantrell Road
629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
68 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
954 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
2343 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool
1228 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 181: Cabool
1161 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Peabody Avenue
2217 ft · 44 sec · Peabody Avenue
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Continue on South Elm Street
1028 ft · 24 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto Ozark Street
2030 ft · 41 sec · Ozark Street
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Continue on Ozark Avenue
1506 ft · 33 sec · Ozark Avenue
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Turn left
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn slight left onto South Grand Avenue
1534 ft · 1 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn right
31 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Houston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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68 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Partly Sunny near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Houston?
The road trip is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Lee's Summit and 121.5 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.32 one way or $64.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lee's Summit and Partly Sunny near Houston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Houston. Straight-line distance: 171.4 mi (275.84 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 Houston
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,085 |
| Coordinates | 37.3261600, -91.9559900 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Houston (-91.95599, 37.32616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.32 | $64.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.45 | $72.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.88 | $79.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.46 | $90.91 |
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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