How far is Parkville, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Parkville, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkville and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkville and Lee's Summit.
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Start on East 12th Street
18 m · 8 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto East Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Street
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Turn straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South: Kansas City
1558 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Boulevard
536 ft · 18 sec · Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1438 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
721 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
2089 ft · 39 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on George Brett Super Highway
2797 ft · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on George Brett Super Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · George Brett Super Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Blue Ridge Cutoff Sports Complex, Wichita
595 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 435 South: Wichita
1352 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit
1288 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Parkway
8.2 mi · 13 min · Blue Parkway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 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 Parkville 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.
Blue Parkway
Merge slight left onto Blue Parkway
8.15 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Parkville and Mostly Clear near Lee's Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkville to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Kansas City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Parkville and 17.1 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkville and Mostly Clear near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Kansas City
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
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kansas City.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkville and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 25.39 mi (40.86 km).
#1 Parkville
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,329 |
| Coordinates | 39.1950000, -94.6821800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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