Monitor Lee's Summit Traffic in Real-Time
Access 300+ live traffic cameras throughout Lee's Summit and the southeast Kansas City metro. As one of Missouri's fastest-growing cities, Lee's Summit sits at the crossroads of I-470 and US-50, serving as a major bedroom community for downtown Kansas City commuters. Our interactive map provides real-time access to live street feeds and highway cameras across the Lakewood area, downtown Lee's Summit, and every major corridor. Monitor conditions before your commute, track congestion through key interchanges, and check real-time feeds across the routes that connect 100,000+ residents to the greater KC metro.
VIEW LEE'S SUMMIT CAMERAS →Lee's Summit Camera Coverage
I-470 Corridor
90+ cameras
The primary east-west freeway through Lee's Summit, with full coverage of interchanges at Highway 291, Colbern Road, and the I-49 junction to the west.
US-50 (Lee's Summit Road)
80+ cameras
Real-time monitoring of the historic corridor running through the heart of the city, from the downtown district east toward Lone Jack and Warrensburg.
Highway 291 North-South
70+ cameras
Continuous coverage of the main north-south artery connecting Lee's Summit to Independence and Kansas City via I-70.
Lakewood & South Lee's Summit
60+ cameras
Live feeds from the Lakewood commercial district, Chipman Road, and the residential corridors serving the southern neighborhoods and Longview Lake area.
Features
Interactive Map
View all Lee's Summit cameras on an interactive map with real-time clustering and zoom to specific intersections
Grid View
Browse cameras in a filterable grid with search and sort options for side-by-side monitoring
Route Builder
Plan your commute from Lee's Summit to downtown KC and see every camera along your path
Save Favorites
Bookmark your most-used cameras at I-470 interchanges or Highway 291 for instant daily access
Live Updates
Real-time feeds from MoDOT, KC Scout, and regional 511 traffic management systems
Mobile Friendly
Fully responsive design works on all devices — check conditions from anywhere
About Lee's Summit Traffic Cameras
TrafficVision.Live provides free access to 300+ live traffic cameras throughout Lee's Summit and eastern Jackson County. Our platform aggregates feeds from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), KC Scout, and 511 systems, giving you comprehensive coverage of traffic conditions across one of the KC metro's largest suburbs. These cameras are part of the world's largest traffic camera directory with 135,000+ live feeds from 600+ official sources worldwide.
Whether you're planning your morning commute to downtown Kansas City, checking road conditions on I-470 before heading to the office, or monitoring weekend traffic near the Lakewood shopping district, our camera network provides real-time visibility into Lee's Summit's transportation infrastructure. View live feeds from I-470, US-50, Highway 291, MO-150, Colbern Road, and Third Street through the downtown core.
Our interactive map interface lets you quickly locate cameras near your route, while the grid view provides an organized way to browse all available feeds. Build custom routes to see all cameras along your commute, save favorites for instant access, and monitor multiple corridors simultaneously.
Build Your Lee's Summit Commute Dashboard
Monitor every camera along your specific route from Lee's Summit into downtown KC. Save your favorites for instant access during winter storms or rush hour backups.
CREATE YOUR ROUTE →Lee's Summit Commuter Challenges
Lee's Summit is a quintessential commuter city. Over 60% of residents travel outside the city for work, most heading northwest into downtown Kansas City or the Country Club Plaza employment centers. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, the vast majority of Lee's Summit workers begin their daily commute between 7:00 AM and 7:29 AM, contributing to sharp spikes in regional congestion. This creates predictable but intense traffic patterns that make real-time camera monitoring essential for the typical 25-minute one-way trip into the metro core.
Research from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) found that access to real-time traveler information systems can reduce incident-related delays by as much as 40% by enabling drivers to avoid bottlenecks before they become trapped in localized gridlock.
Peak Traffic Alerts
- I-470 Morning Rush: Westbound I-470 backs up heavily between 7:00–8:30 AM as commuters funnel toward I-435 and I-49 for the downtown KC commute.
- Highway 291 Congestion: The 291/I-470 interchange and the 291/US-50 intersection are chronic bottleneck points. MoDOT is currently undertaking major improvement projects at the I-291 and US-50 interchange specifically to address the high traffic volumes and improve overall roadway safety.
- School Zone Surges: Lee's Summit R-7 School District operates 30+ schools, creating significant traffic pulses between 7:00–8:00 AM and 2:30–3:30 PM on major surface streets.
- Severe Weather: The KC metro sits in a primary severe storm corridor. Summer thunderstorms and winter ice events can shut down highways with little warning — visual confirmation of road conditions is critical.
Check Road Conditions Before You Drive
Don't guess about I-470 congestion or Highway 291 delays. See live conditions on every major route before you commit to your commute.
VIEW LIVE CAMERAS →Using TrafficVision.Live in Lee's Summit
TrafficVision.Live aggregates feeds from 600+ official sources, including MoDOT, KC Scout, and regional 511 systems, into one seamless interface. Our platform provides access to 135,000+ live feeds across 130+ countries on all 7 continents.
Lee's Summit residents benefit from KC Scout's dense camera network, which provides some of the best highway coverage in the Midwest. Use our interactive map to find cameras at specific intersections, or switch to grid view for side-by-side monitoring of I-470 and Highway 291. Whether you're heading to downtown KC or checking conditions on US-50 toward Warrensburg, our system works 24/7 on any device with no account required.
For broader coverage of the Kansas City metro, explore our Kansas City traffic cameras page or the full Missouri traffic cameras guide for statewide monitoring including I-70, I-44, and I-35 corridors.
How many traffic cameras are available in Lee's Summit?
TrafficVision.Live provides access to 300+ live traffic cameras covering Lee's Summit highways, interchanges, and major surface streets throughout eastern Jackson County.
Are Lee's Summit traffic cameras free to use?
Yes, all Lee's Summit traffic cameras on TrafficVision.Live are completely free to access 24/7. No account or subscription is required to view live feeds.
What highways are covered by Lee's Summit cameras?
Camera coverage includes I-470, US-50, Highway 291, MO-150, Colbern Road, and connecting routes throughout Lee's Summit and the surrounding KC metro area.
Can I monitor my commute from Lee's Summit to downtown KC?
Yes, use our route builder to create a custom route from Lee's Summit to downtown Kansas City. You'll see every camera along your path, making it easy to check conditions before you leave.
How often are the camera feeds updated?
Camera feeds are refreshed in real-time, typically updating every few seconds. The feeds come directly from MoDOT and KC Scout traffic management systems.
Ready to View Lee's Summit Traffic Cameras?
Check highway and street cameras before you leave and know exactly when traffic clears — no more guessing about I-470 or Highway 291 conditions.
START VIEWING NOW →