Trip from Hallsville, MO to Lee's Summit, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

134.8 mi

217 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 26m ★

6 AM

2h 36m

8 AM

2h 57m

10 AM

2h 44m

12 PM

2h 42m

3 PM

2h 45m

5 PM

2h 56m

8 PM

2h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hallsville, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 134.8 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, MO B for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.4 miles on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

67.4 miles from Hallsville, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 134.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 36m drive with frequent turns across 134.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO B.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 36m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO B): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Vandiver Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO B

Turn right onto MO B

Navigation decision point

4

12 mi into trip | ~18m in | Vandiver Drive

Enter roundabout onto Vandiver Drive

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5

12.8 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

8

124.5 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 15A Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit

8

131.1 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | MO 291

Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291 toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 10B Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	54.4 mi	58m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	54.3 mi	58m
MO B	11.4 mi	16m
I 470	6.4 mi	7m
MO 291	2.5 mi	4m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	1.6 mi	1m
Vandiver Drive	1.3 mi	2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway	1.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway — 54.4 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hallsville, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.

1

Start on MO 124

15 ft · 6 sec · MO 124

2

Turn right onto MO B

11 mi · 16 min · MO B

3

Turn right onto Vandiver Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Vandiver Drive

4

Enter roundabout onto Vandiver Drive

119 ft · 2 sec · Vandiver Drive

5

Continue on Vandiver Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Vandiver Drive

6

Turn left onto MO 763

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Range Line Street

7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

8

Merge onto I 70; US 40

1.3 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

9

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

10

Continue on I 70; US 40

54 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

11

Continue on I 70; US 40

52 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

12

Continue on I 70

1.6 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 15A Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit Use the right lane.

14

Merge onto I 470; MO 291

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 470; MO 291

15

Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291

2.5 mi · 4 min · MO 291

Exit 10B Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville Use the slight left / straight lanes.

16

Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Southeast 3rd Street

17

Continue on Southwest 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

18

Arrive at destination

Southwest 3rd Street

Trip Plan

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 67.4 miles from Hallsville, MO, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.4 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 30 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.4 miles or 1h 19m 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 5m

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 Hallsville, 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 Hallsville, MO

This is one driving day of about 134.8 miles and 2h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Hallsville, 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 U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway for about 54.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.4 mi from Hallsville, MO · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Concordia, MO

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

Boonville, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweet Springs, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.4 miles from Hallsville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Independence, Missouri

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 125.2

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18167955520

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 125.2

Independence, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18167955520

Visit website

Cafe Berlin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.6

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15734410400

Visit website

Cafe Poland by Iwona

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.6

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 5–8 pm

+17024270048

Visit website

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 9.6

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.5

Blue Springs, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18162293292

Visit website

Café Verona

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 125.2

Independence, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18168330044

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 38.5

Boonville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16608829120

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 9.6

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Regular Gas

$21.07 one way

$42.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$23.14	$46.28
premium	$4.89	$25.94	$51.88
diesel	$5.61	$29.76	$59.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Destination Charger

Columbia, Missouri

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Columbia, Missouri

Rivian

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, Missouri

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, Missouri

Tesla

1 DCFC

Pilot EV Charging Station

Boonville, Missouri

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, Missouri

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Boonville, Missouri

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Columbia, Missouri

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 6 Tesla Destination: 3 Tesla: 3 Other: 3 EV Connect: 3 Rivian: 1 Electrify America: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.4	$14.15	$6.47
Efficient EV	33.7	$11.80	$5.39
EV Truck/SUV	53.9	$18.87	$8.63

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hallsville, MO

Late night in Hallsville on Saturday

Local time

4:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lee's Summit, MO

Late night in Lee's Summit on Saturday

Local time

4:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Concordia, 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

17 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 36m 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 Hallsville, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 134.8 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, MO B. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.4 miles from Hallsville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.07 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 is a straightforward 2h 36m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO B): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Vandiver Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Hallsville, MO to Lee's Summit, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lee's Summit, MO

Nearby Places

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Cafe Berlin

Cafe Poland by Iwona

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

Thailand Restaurant

Café Verona

Pilot EV Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

Tesla Supercharger

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hallsville, MO

Lee's Summit, MO

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 36m on the road

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