Distance from Lee's Summit, Missouri to Lawrence, Kansas
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, Missouri to Lawrence, Kansas is 61.1 mi (98.3 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 28.6 mi (46 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 1 minute
This route includes Toll roads along the way.
We found 3 routes between Lee's Summit and Lawrence.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on US-50 W
Continue on I-470 W/US-50 W. Drive from US-71 N and I-70 W to Douglas County. Take exit 204 from I-70 W
Take US-59 S/U.S. Hwy 40 W to your destination
Route Directions
Get on US-50 W
Get on I-435 N in KCMO
Drive from I-70 W/US-24 W to Douglas County. Take exit 204 from I-70 W
Take US-59 S/U.S. Hwy 40 W to your destination
Route Directions
Get on US-50 W
Follow I-470 W/US-50 W, I-435 W and KS-10 W to E 23rd St in Wakarusa Township. Take the exit toward 23rd Street from KS-10 W
Follow E 23rd St, Barker Ave and Connecticut St to your destination in Lawrence
Journey Details
Traveling from Lee's Summit, Missouri to Lawrence, Kansas covers 51.2 miles (82 km) in a west direction. This highway, moderate route typically takes 52 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (51-61 miles / 82-98 km). The primary route shown here saves 10 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views. During midday weekday travel, expect lighter midday traffic with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Lee's Summit
Starting Point
Lawrence
Destination
