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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Savannah, MO is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.48 mi
01h 43m
Flight
75.13 mi
120.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.13 mi
Kilometers
120.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.48 mi
Kilometers
140.78 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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

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
Platte City
MO

City in Platte County, Missouri, United States

From Lee's Summit
43.7 mi
00h 51m
To Savannah
43.7 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
78°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 26 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.9 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 29 Business, US 59 South, US 71 Business: Savannah

    1386 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Price Street

    2385 ft · 1 min · East Price Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    842 ft · 37 sec · South 5th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
36.7 mi · 42%
I435 N
22.1 mi · 25%
I 435 North
11.9 mi · 14%
Blue Parkway
7.75 mi · 9%
US 50 West
1.89 mi · 2%
Southwest 3rd Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

36.7 mi · 00h 40m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Platte City
00h 51m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Platte City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Lee's Summit and 43.7 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lee's Summit and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Platte City

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

44 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

59 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

62 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 75.13 mi (120.91 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
Savannah

#2 Savannah

City in Missouri, United States

Population5,168
Coordinates39.9416600, -94.8302500
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Savannah (-94.83025, 39.94166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 Savannah. The current time is 03:55:32.

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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.