How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Richmond, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Richmond, MO is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Richmond.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
1495 ft · 41 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
109 m · 16 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Douglas Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Douglas Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 470 North: Saint Louis
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 210: North Kansas City, Richmond
975 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right
23.5 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO T: Richmond, Camden
1805 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Camden Street
2603 ft · 1 min · South Camden Street
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Continue on South Camden Street
2901 ft · 2 min · South Camden Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
635 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street
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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 Richmond.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
23.5 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Richmond?
The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
River Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Lee's Summit and 23.4 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Lee's Summit and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near River Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
Kansas City Power & Light District
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Bend.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 33.44 mi (53.81 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 Richmond
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.2786200, -93.9768900 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-93.97689, 39.27862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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