Origin
Lee's Summit, MO
Evening in Lee's Summit on Wednesday
Local time
7:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lee's Summit, MO to Kimberling City, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
192.2 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
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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Kimberling City, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lee's Summit, MO to Kimberling City, MO covers 192.2 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest Jefferson Street, the route, Cantrell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.05 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
96.1 miles from Lee's Summit, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 192.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest Jefferson Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lee's Summit, MO to Kimberling City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Jefferson Street | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Cantrell Road | — | — |
| I 49 South | — | — |
| MO 7 South | — | — |
| US 60 East | — | — |
| James River Freeway | — | — |
| US 160 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southwest Jefferson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit, MO and Kimberling City, 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 the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
253 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
367 ft
·
9 sec
5
Continue straight
17 mi
·
24 min
6
Continue on Cantrell Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cantrell Road
7
Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
8
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
MO 7 South: Clinton
10
Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
MO 7 South: Clinton
11
Continue straight
76 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
12
Take the ramp slight left toward US 60 East, US 160 East, MO 13 South: Rogersville
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 60 East, US 160 East, MO 13 South: Rogersville
13
Merge slight left onto James River Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
James River Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 South, US 160 East: Nixa
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
MO 13 South, US 160 East: Nixa
15
Continue on South Campbell Avenue
27 mi
·
37 min
·
South Campbell Avenue
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
217 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
17
Exit the roundabout
10 mi
·
15 min
18
Turn left onto Kimberling Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kimberling Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Marina Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Marina Way
20
Turn right
226 ft
·
10 sec
21
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
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 96.1 miles from Lee's Summit, MO, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
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 42 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.1 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kimberling City, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lee's Summit, 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 Lee's Summit, MO
This is one driving day of about 192.2 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.1 mi from Lee's Summit, MO · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.1 miles from Lee's Summit, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kimberling City, MO
The final approach into Kimberling City, 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 Kimberling City, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.05 one way
$60.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.99 | $73.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.44 | $84.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.18 | $9.23 |
| Efficient EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.82 | $7.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.91 | $12.30 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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
Kimberling City, MO
Evening in Kimberling City on Wednesday
Local time
7:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
18 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
4h 5m 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 Kimberling City, MO covers 192.2 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest Jefferson Street, the route, Cantrell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.1 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 $30.05 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lee's Summit, MO to Kimberling City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lee's Summit, MO to Kimberling City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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