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Trip from Mound City, MO to Lee's Summit, MO

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

112.2 mi

181 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

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Downtown Mound City, MO, MO

Mound City, MO

David Kanigan

Downtown Lee's Summit, MO, MO

Lee's Summit, MO

Jeevan Mahat

Trip Overview

The drive from Mound City, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 112.2 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 29, I 435, Blue Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.4 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.04 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

56.1 miles from Mound City, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 112.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and I 435. The longest continuous stretch is about 69.4 miles on I 29.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 69.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and I 435. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 59 / State Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.2 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: near the start (US 59 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 67.9 miles (I 29; I 435; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 59 / State Street

Turn right onto US 59 / State Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 29 South: Saint Joseph

Navigation decision point

Toward I 29 South: Saint Joseph
5
67.9 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | I 29; I 435; US 71

Merge onto I 29; I 435; US 71

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | I 435

Keep slight right at fork onto I 435 toward I 435 East: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 14 Toward I 435 East: Saint Louis
8
101.6 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Take the exit toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 66 Toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Mound City, MO to Lee's Summit, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Raytown along the way.

Raytown

101.6 mi in | ~1h 51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 29 69.4 mi 1h 14m
I 435 28 mi 30m
Blue Parkway 8.2 mi 12m
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway 3.5 mi 4m
US 50 1.4 mi 1m
Southwest 3rd Street 0.7 mi 1m
MO 118 0.3 mi <1m
State Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 29 — 69.4 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mound City, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.

1

Start on this road

97 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto US 59

0.2 mi · 49 sec · State Street
3

Turn left onto MO 118

0.3 mi · 33 sec · MO 118
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 29 South: Saint Joseph
5

Merge onto I 29

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 29
6

Merge onto I 29; I 435; US 71

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 29; I 435; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 435

28 mi · 30 min · I 435
Exit 14 Toward I 435 East: Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 435

3.5 mi · 4 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 66 Toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto MO 350

8.2 mi · 12 min · Blue Parkway
11

Continue on US 50

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 50
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward Southwest 3rd Street
13

Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street
14

Arrive at destination

Southwest 3rd Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.1 miles from Mound City, MO, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.4 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.1 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

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 Mound City, 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 Mound City, MO

This is one driving day of about 112.2 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mound City, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 29 for about 69.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.1 mi from Mound City, MO · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kansas City, KS

56 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

Kansas City, MO

Fuel and coffee

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

Savannah, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.1 miles from Mound City, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 29 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.4 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.04 one way

$34.08 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $18.79 $37.57
premium $4.80 $21.18 $42.36
diesel $5.64 $24.93 $49.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.7 0 $11.78 $5.39
Efficient EV 28.1 0 $9.82 $4.49
EV Truck/SUV 44.9 0 $15.71 $7.18

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Mound City, MO

Afternoon in Mound City on Monday

Local time

12:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 16 to 22 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Lee's Summit, MO

Afternoon in Lee's Summit on Monday

Local time

12:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSW 21 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Along the Route

49°F

Kansas City, KS

56 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

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

2h 8m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mound City, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 112.2 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 29, I 435, Blue Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.1 miles from Mound City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.04 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.2 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: near the start (US 59 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 67.9 miles (I 29; I 435; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mound City, MO to Lee's Summit, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Raytown along the way.

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