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

The driving distance from Stockton, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
115.8 mi
01h 58m
Flight
89.56 mi
144.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.56 mi
Kilometers
144.14 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.8 mi
Kilometers
186.36 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Fri, Apr 24, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in Stockton
Fri, Apr 24, 5:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-24T01:04
Arrive Lee's Summit
Fri, Apr 24, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockton
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
Rich Hill
MO

City in Missouri

From Stockton
57.7 mi
00h 59m
To Lee's Summit
58 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
67°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    21 mi · 30 min · East Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    925 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street

    1036 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest Jefferson Street

    58 m · 4 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street

    2497 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    529 ft · 13 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Street
79.4 mi · 69%
MO 291 North
8.53 mi · 7%
Southwest Jefferson Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

East Street

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rich Hill
00h 59m from Stockton
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stockton 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 Stockton to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Rich Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Stockton and 58 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Stockton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lee's Summit.

Stop Ideas Near Rich Hill

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

91 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

92 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Independence

110 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 89.56 mi (144.14 km).

Stockton

#1 Stockton

City in Missouri

Population1,928
Coordinates37.6989300, -93.7960400
Altitude289
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: East Street (-93.796042, 37.698902)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.85
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.42 $30.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.39 $34.79
Premium $4.65 $19.03 $38.07
Diesel $5.30 $21.69 $43.39

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Lee's Summit. The current time is 01:04:54.

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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.