How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Parkville, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Parkville, MO is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Parkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Parkville.
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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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Continue on Blue Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Blue Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North
2282 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 24 West: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Sports Complex
664 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West, US 24 West: Kansas City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita
1120 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street, Downtown
905 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on East 13th Street
982 ft · 26 sec · East 13th Street
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Turn right onto Locust Street
2485 ft · 60 sec · Locust Street
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Continue straight
3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
97 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
2234 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
18 m · 2 sec · East 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Parkville.
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.
Blue Parkway
Continue on Blue Parkway
7.75 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lee's Summit and Sunny near Parkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Parkville?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Kansas City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Lee's Summit and 15.2 miles from Parkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lee's Summit and Sunny near Parkville.
Stop Ideas Near Kansas City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kansas City.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Parkville. Straight-line distance: 25.39 mi (40.86 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 Parkville
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,329 |
| Coordinates | 39.1950000, -94.6821800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkville (-94.68218, 39.195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
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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