Origin
Lee's Summit, MO
Afternoon in Lee's Summit on Friday
Local time
1:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lee's Summit, MO to La Monte, 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
56 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 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lee's Summit, MO
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La Monte, MO
Anatolii Maks
Trip Overview
The drive from Lee's Summit, MO to La Monte, MO covers 56 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, MO 291, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.7 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.75 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: 56 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 56 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and MO 291. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.7 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 12 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 47.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and MO 291. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southwest Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 0.1 miles (Southwest Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southwest Jefferson Street
Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO 291
Take the exit onto MO 291 toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
4
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
MO 127 / Front Street
Turn right onto MO 127 / Front Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 47.7 mi | 55m |
| MO 291 | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Jefferson Street | 0.5 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
— 47.7 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit, MO and La Monte, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
3
Enter roundabout
251 ft
·
5 sec
4
Continue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
5
Take the exit onto MO 291
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
MO 291
Toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
6
Continue on US 50
48 mi
·
55 min
·
US 50
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
8
Turn left
84 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn right onto MO 127
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Front Street
10
Turn left onto MO 127
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn left onto West Pine Street
219 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Pine Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Pine Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28 mi from Lee's Summit, 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 28 miles from Lee's Summit, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in La Monte, MO
The final approach into La Monte, 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
$8.75 one way
$17.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.61 | $19.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.78 | $21.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
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 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $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
La Monte, MO
Afternoon in La Monte on Friday
Local time
1:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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 cooler 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 Lee's Summit, MO to La Monte, MO covers 56 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, MO 291, South Main 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 28 miles from Lee's Summit, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.75 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 0.1 miles (Southwest Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lee's Summit, MO to La Monte, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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