How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Marlborough, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Marlborough, MO is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Marlborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Marlborough.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
3056 ft · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Raytown
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 West, US 50 West: Wichita
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 71 North, I 435 North: Kansas City, Des Moines
1942 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hickman Mills Drive, Blue River Road, 85th Street, 87th Street
1674 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Hickman Mills Drive
1099 ft · 24 sec · Hickman Mills Drive
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Turn left onto East 85th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 85th Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1515 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 83rd Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Marlborough.
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.
I 470 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 470 West, US 50 West: Wichita
6.59 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Sunny near Marlborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Marlborough?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Unity Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Lee's Summit and 6.7 miles from Marlborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lee's Summit and Sunny near Marlborough.
Stop Ideas Near Unity Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Unity Village.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Marlborough. Straight-line distance: 10.69 mi (17.2 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 Marlborough
Village in St.
| Population | 2,142 |
| Coordinates | 38.9766700, -94.5621800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marlborough (-94.56218, 38.97667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
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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