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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Normandy, MO is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.45 mi
04h 35m
Flight
220.28 mi
354.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.28 mi
Kilometers
354.51 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.45 mi
Kilometers
380.53 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Normandy
Thu, May 7, 12:42 PM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Thu, May 7, 5:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-05-07T08:06
Arrive Normandy
Thu, May 7, 12:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee's Summit
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Lee's Summit
118 mi
02h 17m
To Normandy
118.5 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, May 7 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 3rd Street

    1495 ft · 41 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Southeast 3rd Street

    109 m · 16 sec · Southeast 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast Douglas Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Douglas Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I 470 North: Saint Louis

    7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2063 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Bermuda Road

    1578 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Bermuda Road

    799 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bermuda Road

    16 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bermuda Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bermuda Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ellington Drive

    1157 ft · 54 sec · Ellington Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Holborn Drive

    1044 ft · 46 sec · Holborn Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holborn Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
166 mi · 70%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 23%
I 470 North
7.22 mi · 3%
Southeast Douglas Street
2.2 mi · 1%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

111 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
220.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
02h 17m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Mostly Clear near Normandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118 miles from Lee's Summit and 118.5 miles from Normandy.

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

The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lee's Summit and Mostly Clear near Normandy.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Normandy. Straight-line distance: 220.28 mi (354.51 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
Normandy

#2 Normandy

City in Missouri, United States

Population4,824
Coordinates38.7208800, -90.2973400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Normandy (-90.29734, 38.72088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.58 L · about $31.45
Round trip
$62.90
16.68 gal · 63.16 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.45 $62.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.47 $70.94
Premium $4.65 $38.81 $77.63
Diesel $5.30 $44.24 $88.47

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Normandy. The current time is 08:06:34.

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.