Origin
Licking, MO
Night in Licking on Tuesday
Local time
9:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Licking, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Data updated 50 minutes ago
Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
221.1 mi
356 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 28m
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6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 8m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Licking, MO
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Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
This 221.1-mile journey from Licking, MO, to Lee's Summit, MO, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 41 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 63 and US 50, with a brief stretch on MO E, this route is heavily focused on highway travel. With 93% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a consistent pace for most of the trip. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest drive is around $35. Given its manageable length, this route is ideal for a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
110.6 miles from Licking, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this route, with 93% of your travel on main roads like US 63 and US 50. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 104.4 miles on US 63, offering a substantial period of consistent driving. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of MO E suggests a slight shift in scenery or road type towards the end. This profile indicates a generally efficient and direct journey, minimizing complex turns or slower local roads for most of the 4-hour-plus trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 104.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and US 50. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 63.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 221.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 63): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles (I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.7 miles (US 63; MO 28): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 63
Turn right onto US 63
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
34.2 mi into trip
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~43m in
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I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
49.7 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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US 63; MO 28
Turn left onto US 63; MO 28
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
220.3 mi into trip
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~4h 39m in
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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...
6
220.6 mi into trip
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~4h 40m in
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Southwest Jefferson Street
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 104.4 mi | 2h 11m |
| US 50 | 100.1 mi | 2h 6m |
| MO E | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| MO A | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Southwest Jefferson Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Tim Bradley Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| MO 32 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| MO 291 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 104.4 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Licking, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on North Main Street
69 ft
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5 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn right onto MO 32; MO 137
0.3 mi
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39 sec
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MO 32; MO 137
3
Turn right onto US 63
34 mi
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42 min
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US 63
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
287 ft
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4 sec
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North Bishop Avenue
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
183 ft
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3 sec
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North Bishop Avenue
6
Keep slight right at fork onto MO E
0.4 mi
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48 sec
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Tim Bradley Way
7
Enter roundabout onto MO E
181 ft
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3 sec
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MO E
8
Continue on MO E
7.5 mi
·
10 min
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MO E
9
Turn right onto MO A
7.5 mi
·
10 min
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MO A
10
Turn left onto US 63; MO 28
71 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
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US 63; MO 28
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 50
100 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
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US 50
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.1 mi
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18 sec
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MO 291
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
13
Keep slight right at fork
472 ft
·
12 sec
14
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
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Southwest Jefferson Street
15
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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Southwest Jefferson Street
16
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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Southwest 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under five hours, this drive from Licking to Lee's Summit offers flexibility for your departure time. Aiming to leave in the morning will allow you to arrive with ample daylight. You'll encounter one major uninterrupted stretch of 104.4 miles on US 63, so plan your single recommended stop accordingly, perhaps midway through that segment for fuel or a break. The $35 fuel cost is a good estimate to budget for. Given the highway-centric nature, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before entering longer stretches of US 63 is a practical tip to avoid unexpected detours.
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 110.6 miles from Licking, MO, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.4 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.6 miles or 2h 21m 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 50m
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 Licking, 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 Licking, MO
This is one driving day of about 221.1 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Licking, 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 63 for about 104.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.6 mi from Licking, MO · 2h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110.6 miles from Licking, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 63 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.4 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.57 one way
$69.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.95 | $75.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $42.55 | $85.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.82 | $97.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.22 | $10.61 |
| Efficient EV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.35 | $8.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.95 | $14.15 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night in Lee's Summit on Tuesday
Local time
9:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Quincy, IL
111 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
31 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 41m 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 Licking, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 221.1 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 63, US 50, MO E. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.6 miles from Licking, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.57 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 221.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 63): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles (I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.7 miles (US 63; MO 28): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Licking, MO to Lee's Summit, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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