How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Huntsville, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Huntsville, MO is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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.
Town in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Huntsville.
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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
19.7 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 131: Odessa
974 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto West Old U.S. 40
1061 ft · 25 sec · West Old U.S. 40
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 24 East: Lexington
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 24 East: Lexington
27.8 mi · 33 min
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Turn left
1075 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn slight right onto US 24 East: Carrollton, Moberly
708 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East: Moberly
29 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
53.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn left
573 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Huntsville Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Huntsville Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Depot Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Depot Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Huntsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 24 East
Continue straight
53.6 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lee's Summit and Sunny near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Lee's Summit and 67.5 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lee's Summit and Sunny near Huntsville.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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 Waverly.
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Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 104.98 mi (168.95 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 Huntsville
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,475 |
| Coordinates | 39.4405900, -92.5451800 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntsville (-92.54518, 39.44059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.15 | $44.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.25 | $50.49 |
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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