Origin
Camdenton, MO
Afternoon in Camdenton on Sunday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camdenton, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
134.6 mi
217 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camdenton, MO
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Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Camdenton to Lee's Summit, expect a straightforward journey covering 134.6 miles through the heart of Missouri. You should budget about 2 hours and 59 minutes of travel time, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimate of around $20, it is an affordable route for a quick weekend getaway or a necessary commute. You will spend almost the entire trip on highways, keeping the navigation relatively simple. Since both locations are firmly within the Midwest, the drive offers a consistent regional feel as you transition between these two Missouri communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.3 miles from Camdenton, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 99% of your time spent on main thoroughfares like MO 7, MO 58, and MO 291. You will settle into a long, consistent rhythm for the majority of the journey, as your longest stretch covers 108.1 miles on MO 7 alone. While the route is efficient, be prepared for the steady pace that comes with high-speed highway travel. The transition between these roads is designed for steady progress, allowing you to cover the distance without needing to navigate complex local backroads. It is a functional, reliable stretch of pavement that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvering.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 108.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,053 ft
733 ft
Total Climb
813 ft
Total Descent
818 ft
Highest Point
1,053 ft
~22.4 mi in
Elevation Range
320 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 7 and MO 58. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.5 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the exit toward MO 5 North, MO 7 North: Sunrise Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MO 5 North, MO 7 North: Sunrise Beach
5
46 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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MO 7
Take the exit onto MO 7 toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
5
113.5 mi into trip
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~2h 29m in
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MO 7
Take the exit onto MO 7 toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kan...
5
116.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 160
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
6
116.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Camdenton, MO to Lee's Summit, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Clinton along the way.
Clinton
46 mi in
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~1h 5m
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via MO 7
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 7 | 108.1 mi | 2h 21m |
| MO 58 | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| MO 291 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| MO 5 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| US 54 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 7
— 108.1 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camdenton, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on US 54
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 54
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward MO 5 North, MO 7 North: Sunrise Beach
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto MO 5; MO 7
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
MO 5; MO 7
4
Turn left onto MO 7
37 mi
·
53 min
·
MO 7
5
Take the exit onto MO 7
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
MO 7
Toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
6
Turn left onto MO 7
28 mi
·
38 min
·
MO 7
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on MO 7; MO 13; MO 52
39 mi
·
44 min
·
MO 7; MO 13; MO 52
8
Take the exit onto MO 7
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 7
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 160
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
10
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
11
Merge onto MO 291
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
MO 291
12
Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
MO 58; MO 291
13
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
189 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
15
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
16
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Because this drive takes just under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to leave in the morning or early afternoon without feeling rushed. You only need to plan for one major stop to break up the drive, which is helpful for keeping fatigue at bay during the long 108.1-mile stretch on MO 7. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you depart, as the $20 estimate assumes a standard vehicle's efficiency, but local conditions can always vary. Since you are spending nearly the entire trip on highways, try to time your departure to avoid peak commuter traffic near Lee's Summit. Taking advantage of that single planned stop will make the three-hour duration feel much more manageable.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from Camdenton, MO, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.3 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lee's Summit, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Camdenton, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camdenton, MO
This is one driving day of about 134.6 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Camdenton, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MO 7 for about 108.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.3 mi from Camdenton, MO · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.3 miles from Camdenton, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MO 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.1 miles.
Arriving in Lee's Summit, MO
The final approach into Lee's Summit, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lee's Summit, MO.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.44 one way
$40.89 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.90 | $59.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.78 | $5.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.84 | $8.61 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lee's Summit, MO
Afternoon in Lee's Summit on Sunday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
Billings, MO
67 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Camdenton, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 134.6 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 7, MO 58, MO 291. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.3 miles from Camdenton, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.5 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Camdenton, MO to Lee's Summit, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Clinton along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 733 ft to 1,053 ft elevation with about 813 ft of total climbing.
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