How far is Marlborough, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Marlborough, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marlborough and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlborough and Lee's Summit.
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Start on East 83rd Terrace
64 m · 9 sec · East 83rd Terrace
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Continue on Park Avenue
1305 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 85th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 85th Street
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Turn right onto Hickman Mills Drive
1102 ft · 22 sec · Hickman Mills Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 71 South: Joplin
1482 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 East, I 435 West, US 50: Lee's Summit, Wichita
1052 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Sedalia
2920 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Sedalia
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 3rd Street
725 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marlborough and Lee's Summit.
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.
I 470 East
Merge slight right
5.76 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marlborough and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lee's Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marlborough to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Marlborough and 6.6 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Marlborough and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
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Lee's Summit
Union Station
Independence
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marlborough and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 10.69 mi (17.2 km).
#1 Marlborough
Village in St.
| Population | 2,142 |
| Coordinates | 38.9766700, -94.5621800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lee's Summit
The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 101,467 |
| Coordinates | 38.9108400, -94.3821700 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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