How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Weatherby Lake, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Weatherby Lake, MO is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clay County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Weatherby Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Weatherby Lake.
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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
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 152 West
1696 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
10 mi · 12 min · Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Amity Avenue
1228 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto North Amity Avenue
2898 ft · 1 min · North Amity Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest Barry Road
2201 ft · 47 sec · Northwest Barry Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Potomac Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Northwest Potomac Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Potomac Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Weatherby Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 435 North
Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
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 Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Sunny near Weatherby Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Weatherby Lake?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Lee's Summit and 19.4 miles from Weatherby Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lee's Summit and Sunny near Weatherby Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
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
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Weatherby Lake. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.34 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 Weatherby Lake
City in Platte County, Missouri
| Population | 2,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.2377800, -94.6960700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weatherby Lake (-94.69607, 39.23778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
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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