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

The driving distance from Salisbury, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
118.68 mi
02h 14m
Flight
91.79 mi
147.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.79 mi
Kilometers
147.72 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.68 mi
Kilometers
191 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM CDT
Return by in Salisbury
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-05-12T17:50
Arrive Lee's Summit
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salisbury
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
Dover
MO

Village in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

From Salisbury
59.9 mi
01h 07m
To Lee's Summit
58.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    2059 ft · 58 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    39.9 mi · 1 hr

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 24 West, US 65 South: Waverly

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1075 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    27.8 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 131 South: Odessa

    72 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 131 South: Odessa

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    810 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    19.9 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit

    1418 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest 3rd Street

    1495 ft · 40 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.9 mi · 17%
US 24 West
11.3 mi · 10%
MO 131 South
8.33 mi · 7%
I 470 South
6.64 mi · 6%
MO 291 South
2.54 mi · 2%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

39.9 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
91.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 07m from Salisbury
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salisbury and Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Salisbury to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Salisbury and 58.8 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

48 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Independence

65 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

67 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Sedalia

67 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 91.79 mi (147.72 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

City in Chariton County, Missouri, USA

Population1,510
Coordinates39.4239200, -92.8015800
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Lee's Summit

#2 Lee's Summit

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population101,467
Coordinates38.9108400, -94.3821700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-92.801588, 39.42381)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.85 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.60
8.38 gal · 31.7 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.80 $31.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.82 $35.64
Premium $4.65 $19.50 $39.00
Diesel $5.30 $22.22 $44.45

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Salisbury and Lee's Summit. The current time is 17:50:20.

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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.