Origin
Mount Pleasant, MO
Evening in Mount Pleasant on Thursday
Local time
6:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
127.7 mi
205 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, MO
Theodore Nguyen
Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Pleasant, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 127.7 miles and takes about 2h 44m 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 5, MO 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.2 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.96 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 127.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 44m highway drive covering 127.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and MO 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.2 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 19 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 91.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and MO 5. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MO FF.
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 2h 44m drive. You will face about 10 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 (MO FF): Navigation decision point; at 126.9 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MO FF
Turn left onto MO FF
Navigation decision point
5
126.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
|
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...
5
127 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
127.1 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
|
Southwest Jefferson Street
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
127.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
|
Southwest 3rd Street
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 91.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| MO 5 | 14.5 mi | 18m |
| MO 52 | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| US 54 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| US 54 Business | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| US 54 Bus | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Jefferson Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| MO 291 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 91.2 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on Doyle Road
267 ft
·
17 sec
·
Doyle Road
2
Turn left onto MO FF
387 ft
·
14 sec
·
MO FF
3
Turn right onto US 54
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 54
4
Turn left onto County Road 54-66
169 ft
·
12 sec
·
County Road 54-66
5
Turn left onto US 54
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 54
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 54 Business: Eldon
7
Turn straight onto US 54 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 54 Business
8
Continue on US 54 Bus; MO 87
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 54 Bus; MO 87
9
Continue on US 54 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 54 Business
10
Continue on MO 52
14 mi
·
17 min
·
MO 52
11
Continue on MO 5
14 mi
·
18 min
·
MO 5
12
Turn left onto US 50; MO 5
16 mi
·
21 min
·
US 50; MO 5
13
Continue on US 50; MO 135
75 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
US 50; MO 135
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MO 291
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
15
Keep slight right at fork
472 ft
·
12 sec
16
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
17
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
18
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
19
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, MO, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.2 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 28 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.8 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lee's Summit, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, MO
This is one driving day of about 127.7 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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 50 for about 91.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.8 mi from Mount Pleasant, MO · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 50 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.2 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
$19.96 one way
$39.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.19 | $56.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.41 | $6.13 |
| Efficient EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.88 | $8.17 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Lee's Summit, MO
Evening in Lee's Summit on Thursday
Local time
6:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
2 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 44m 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 Mount Pleasant, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 127.7 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, MO 5, MO 52. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.96 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 44m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MO FF): Navigation decision point; at 126.9 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Mount Pleasant, MO to Lee's Summit, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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