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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Peculiar, MO is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
17.93 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.87 mi
22.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.87 mi
Kilometers
22.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.93 mi
Kilometers
28.86 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peculiar
Tue, May 5, 11:29 AM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Tue, May 5, 11:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-05-05T11:00
Arrive Peculiar
Tue, May 5, 11:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Lake Winnebago
MO

City in Missouri

From Lee's Summit
8.9 mi
00h 14m
To Peculiar
8.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    112 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Hubach Hill Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Hubach Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    112 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    149 m · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Jefferson Street
9.15 mi · 51%
East Hubach Hill Road
3.56 mi · 20%
Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Jefferson Street

Continue straight

8.57 mi · 00h 12m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Winnebago
00h 14m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lee's Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peculiar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Lake Winnebago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Lee's Summit and 8.9 miles from Peculiar.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lee's Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peculiar.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Winnebago

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

9 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

29 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

54 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Peculiar. Straight-line distance: 13.87 mi (22.32 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
Peculiar

#2 Peculiar

City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

Population5,660
Coordinates38.7191800, -94.4585600
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Peculiar (-94.45856, 38.71918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.68 $5.36
Premium $4.65 $2.93 $5.86
Diesel $5.30 $3.34 $6.68

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Peculiar. The current time is 11:00:05.

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.