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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Humansville, MO is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
103.03 mi
02h 05m
Flight
88.59 mi
142.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.59 mi
Kilometers
142.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.03 mi
Kilometers
165.81 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Humansville
Mon, May 4, 5:18 PM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Mon, May 4, 7:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-05-04T15:12
Arrive Humansville
Mon, May 4, 5:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Clinton
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Lee's Summit
51.5 mi
01h 02m
To Humansville
51.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton

    924 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    25.8 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO N, MO 13 Business: Humansville, Caplinger Mills

    763 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Tilden Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Tilden Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Tilden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 South
81.5 mi · 79%
Southwest Jefferson Street
17.5 mi · 17%
I 49 South
3.05 mi · 3%
West Tilden Street
0.66 mi · 1%
MO N
0.14 mi
Cantrell Road
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

MO 7 South

Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

55.5 mi · 01h 04m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
88.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 02m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Humansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Lee's Summit and 51.5 miles from Humansville.

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

The direct path is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Humansville.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

44 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

80 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

98 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Humansville. Straight-line distance: 88.59 mi (142.57 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
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#2 Humansville

City in Polk County, Missouri, United States

Population1,070
Coordinates37.7944800, -93.5779800
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Humansville (-93.57798, 37.79448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.45
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.73 $27.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.48 $30.96
Premium $4.65 $16.94 $33.88
Diesel $5.30 $19.31 $38.61

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Humansville. The current time is 15:12:30.

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.