Trip from Lee's Summit, MO to Oregon County, MO

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

5h 59m

Distance

289.1 mi

465 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 47m ★

6 AM

6h 0m

8 AM

6h 26m

10 AM

6h 9m

12 PM

6h 6m

3 PM

6h 10m

5 PM

6h 24m

8 PM

5h 52m

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

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city in Jackson and Cass counties in Missouri, United States

Lee's Summit, MO

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Oregon County, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lee's Summit, MO to Oregon County, MO covers 289.1 miles and takes about 5h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 60, MO 13, MO 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.2 miles on US 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

144.6 miles from Lee's Summit, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 59m highway drive covering 289.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 60 and MO 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.2 miles on US 60.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and MO 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 289.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 20.9 miles (MO 7): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

17.7 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

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

Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

20.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | MO 7

Take the exit onto MO 7 toward MO 7 South: Clinton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 157 Toward MO 7 South: Clinton

20.9 mi into trip | ~30m in | MO 7

Turn slight left onto MO 7 toward MO 7 South: Clinton

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 157 Toward MO 7 South: Clinton

144.4 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

Take the exit toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis

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

Toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis

240 mi into trip | ~4h 46m in | US 63

Keep slight right at fork onto US 63 toward US 63 South: West Plains, Thayer

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 63 South: West Plains, Thayer

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lee's Summit, MO and Oregon County, MO, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Thayer.

Saint Louis

144.4 mi in | ~2h 53m

Thayer

240 mi in | ~4h 46m | via US 63

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 60	82.2 mi	1h 35m
MO 13	68 mi	1h 19m
MO 7	55.6 mi	1h 4m
Joe Jones Boulevard	31 mi	45m
MO 291	16.9 mi	24m
US 63	15.4 mi	18m
Schoolcraft Freeway	8.3 mi	10m
Payne Stewart Highway	4.3 mi	5m

Longest stretch: US 60 — 82.2 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Southwest 3rd Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

Enter roundabout

251 ft · 5 sec

Continue

367 ft · 9 sec

Continue on MO 291

17 mi · 24 min · MO 291

Continue on Cantrell Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Cantrell Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

Merge onto I 49; US 71

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 49; US 71

Take the exit onto MO 7

0.2 mi · 19 sec · MO 7

Exit 157 Toward MO 7 South: Clinton

Turn slight left onto MO 7

55 mi · 1 hr 3 min · MO 7

Exit 157 Toward MO 7 South: Clinton Use the left lane.

Continue on MO 13

68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · MO 13

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis

Merge onto I 44

4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 82A Toward US 65 South: Branson

Merge onto US 65

8.3 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 52 sec

Toward US 60 East: Cabool

Merge onto US 60

82 mi · 1 hr 35 min · US 60

Keep slight right at fork onto US 63

15 mi · 18 min · US 63

Toward US 63 South: West Plains, Thayer

Take the exit onto US 63 Business

0.3 mi · 50 sec · US 63 Business

Turn left onto US 63 Business

0.1 mi · 17 sec · McFarland Street

Continue on Girdley Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Girdley Street

Turn right onto Old Airport Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Old Airport Road

Turn left onto Good Hard Drive

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Good Hard Drive

Turn right onto Freedom Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Freedom Drive

Turn left onto US 160; MO 17

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Independence Drive

Continue on US 160; MO 17

0.5 mi · 47 sec · West Abe Taylor Street

Continue on US 160; MO 17

31 mi · 45 min · Joe Jones Boulevard

Continue on Tucker Creek Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Tucker Creek Road

Arrive at destination

Tucker Creek Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 144.6 miles from Lee's Summit, MO, or about 2h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.2 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.6 miles or 2h 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oregon County, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lee's Summit, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Lee's Summit, MO

This is one driving day of about 289.1 miles and 5h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lee's Summit, 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 US 60 for about 82.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144.6 mi from Lee's Summit, MO · 2h 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ash Flat, AR

145 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

Billings, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bella Vista, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.6 miles from Lee's Summit, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 60 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.2 miles.

Arriving in Oregon County, MO

The final approach into Oregon County, 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 Oregon County, MO.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 159.5

Caution: BE AWARE OF HIGH-WATER DANGER

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.20 one way

$90.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$49.63	$99.25
premium	$4.89	$55.63	$111.27
diesel	$5.61	$63.83	$127.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, MO

Tesla

16 DCFC

Macadoodles Fine Wine & Spirits - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, MO

Tesla

10 DCFC

Flying J 672

Peculiar, MO

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Price Chopper - Harrisonville

Harrisonville, MO

FCN

4 DCFC

Port In The Storm

Osceola, MO

SYNERGEV

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 1061

Springfield, MO

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

THOMPSON SALES COMPANY

SPRINGFIELD, MO

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Bob Sight Ford

Lee's Summit, MO

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 eVgo Network: 2 Tesla: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 FCN: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.7	1	$30.36	$13.88
Efficient EV	72.3	0	$25.30	$11.56
EV Truck/SUV	115.6	1	$40.47	$18.50

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Lee's Summit, MO

Afternoon in Lee's Summit on Tuesday

Local time

4:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oregon County, MO

Afternoon in Oregon County on Tuesday

Local time

4:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

5h 59m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Oregon County, MO covers 289.1 miles and takes about 5h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 60, MO 13, MO 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144.6 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 $45.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Lee's Summit, MO and Oregon County, MO, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Thayer.

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