Origin
La Monte, MO
Late night in La Monte on Friday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Monte, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
55.9 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Monte, MO
Anatolii Maks
Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from La Monte, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 50, South Main Street, Southwest Jefferson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.1 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 55.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 55.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and South Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.1 miles on US 50.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and South Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 50; MO 127.
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 1h 6m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 50; MO 127): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 50; MO 127
Merge onto US 50; MO 127
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
MO 291
Take the exit onto MO 291 toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrison...
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Southwest Jefferson Street
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Southwest 3rd Street
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 54.1 mi | 1h 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Jefferson Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| MO 291 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 54.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Monte, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on West Pine Street
219 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Pine Street
2
Turn right onto MO 127
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto MO 127
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Front Street
4
Take the ramp
146 ft
·
4 sec
5
Merge onto US 50; MO 127
54 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
US 50; MO 127
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MO 291
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
7
Keep slight right at fork
472 ft
·
12 sec
8
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
9
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
10
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from La Monte, MO · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from La Monte, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.74 one way
$17.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Lee's Summit on Friday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Holden, MO
28 mi in
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
20 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
1h 6m 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 La Monte, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, South Main Street, Southwest Jefferson Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 miles from La Monte, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.74 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 50; MO 127): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from La Monte, MO to Lee's Summit, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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