How far is Princeton, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Princeton, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Lee's Summit.
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Start on North College Street
39 m · 5 sec · North College Street
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Turn right onto Grant Street
27.2 mi · 40 min · Grant Street
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Continue on Miller Street
1643 ft · 33 sec · Miller Street
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Take the ramp left
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
78.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Saint Louis
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 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 Princeton and Lee's Summit.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Miller Street
Merge slight left
78.8 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Princeton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lee's Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Princeton to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Princeton and 65.6 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Princeton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cameron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 111.43 mi (179.33 km).
#1 Princeton
City in Mercer County, Missouri
| Population | 1,078 |
| Coordinates | 40.4008400, -93.5805000 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.65 | $39.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.50 | $49.01 |
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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