Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
99.2 mi
160 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Photo: Jeevan Mahat
The drive from Stover, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 99.2 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Broadway Boulevard, West 4th Street, US 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.9 miles on West Broadway Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.07 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
49.6 miles from Stover, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 99.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in near MO 52.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Stover, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is easy. At 2h 3m with 20% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles (MO 52): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.3 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp onto MO 52 toward US 65 North, MO 52 Wesy: Sedalia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Boulevard | 64.9 mi | 1h 17m |
| West 4th Street | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| US 65 | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| MO 52 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 52 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Jefferson Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| MO 291 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Oak Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Stover, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
Start on North Oak Street
Turn left onto MO 52; MO 135
Continue on MO 52
Take the ramp onto MO 52
Continue on US 65
Turn left onto US 50
Take the exit onto MO 291
Keep slight right at fork
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 1h 4m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lee's Summit, MO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Stover, 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 Stover, MO
This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 2h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from Stover, MO · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Stover, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West Broadway Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.9 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$15.07 one way
$30.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.73 | $37.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.89 | $6.35 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Stover on Saturday
Local time
4:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Lee's Summit on Saturday
Local time
4:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
77°F
Lawson, MO
50 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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