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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Maysville, MO is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.64 mi
01h 42m
Flight
67.61 mi
108.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.61 mi
Kilometers
108.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.64 mi
Kilometers
131.38 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maysville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-04-23T09:03
Arrive Maysville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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

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
Holt
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Lee's Summit
40.8 mi
00h 51m
To Maysville
40.8 mi
00h 51m

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
76°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 3rd Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Raytown

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Blue Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Blue Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North

    2282 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I435 N

    1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    724 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas City, Des Moines

    599 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, MO 110 East: Des Moines

    2281 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    34.5 mi · 37 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    712 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
48.3 mi · 59%
I 435 North
11.9 mi · 15%
Blue Parkway
7.75 mi · 9%
US 50 West
1.89 mi · 2%
I435 N
1.4 mi · 2%
Southwest 3rd Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

34.5 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
67.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
00h 51m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Lee's Summit and 40.8 miles from Maysville.

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

The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 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 Maysville.

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

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

RAIL

Independence

41 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

60 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

93 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Maysville. Straight-line distance: 67.61 mi (108.8 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
Maysville

#2 Maysville

City in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States

Population1,073
Coordinates39.8891700, -94.3619000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Maysville (-94.3619, 39.88917)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.9 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.72
5.76 gal · 21.8 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.86 $21.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.25 $24.50
Premium $4.65 $13.40 $26.81
Diesel $5.30 $15.28 $30.55

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 Maysville. The current time is 09:03:34.

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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.