How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Lone Jack, MO?

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Lone Jack, MO is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.41 mi
00h 16m
Flight
11.54 mi
18.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.54 mi
Kilometers
18.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.41 mi
Kilometers
19.98 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lone Jack
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-04-23T10:35
Arrive Lone Jack
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lee's Summit
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Cockrell
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From Lee's Summit
6.2 mi
00h 08m
To Lone Jack
6.2 mi
00h 08m

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
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    597 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 150 West: Lone Jack

    1225 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Bynum Road

    911 ft · 27 sec · South Bynum Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    101 m · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 East
11.2 mi · 90%
Southwest Jefferson Street
0.63 mi · 5%
MO 150 West
0.23 mi · 2%
South Bynum Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 50 East

Take the exit left toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

6.56 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cockrell
00h 08m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lone Jack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cockrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Lee's Summit and 6.2 miles from Lone Jack.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lee's Summit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lone Jack.

Stop Ideas Near Cockrell

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

12 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

28 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

45 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Lone Jack. Straight-line distance: 11.54 mi (18.57 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 Lone Jack

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Population1,378
Coordinates38.8708400, -94.1738300
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Lone Jack (-94.17383, 38.87084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.66 $3.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.65 $2.05 $4.10
Diesel $5.30 $2.33 $4.67

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 Lone Jack. The current time is 10:35:00.

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.