Distance between Independence MO and Lee's Summit MO

The distance from Independence to Lee's Summit is 14 miles by road including 3 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 17 minutes and goes through Kansas City.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Independence 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
7 mi, 09 min
Kansas City 7 mi 0:09 09 min 0.1 gal
MO V 7 mi, 08 min
Lee's Summit 14 mi 0:17 17 min 0.4 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Independence to Lee's Summit?

Fuel cost: 1.9 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 14.3 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Independence to Lee's Summit?

Driving time: 17 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 2 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 5 min
  • 5 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 6 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Independence to Lee's Summit by land?

The distance between Independence and Lee's Summit is 14.3 mi by road including 3.1 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Independence and Lee's Summit respectively.

What city is halfway between Independence and Lee's Summit?

The halfway point between Independence and Lee's Summit is Kansas City. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Kansas City to Independence is 7 mi and driving will take about 9 min. The road between Kansas City and Lee's Summit has length 7 mi and will take approximately 8 min.

Where is Independence in relation to Lee's Summit?

Independence is located 12 mi north of Lee's Summit.

Independence has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.09111, longitude -94.41551.

Lee's Summit has geographic coordinates: latitude 38.91084, longitude -94.38217.

Which highway goes from Independence to Lee's Summit?

The route from Independence to Lee's Summit follows MO V.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • MO 350: 2 mi
  • US 50: 1 mi
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