Trip from Warrensburg, MO to Lee's Summit, MO

Drive Time

39m

Distance

39 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 36m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 46m

10 AM

0h 41m

12 PM

0h 41m

3 PM

0h 42m

5 PM

0h 45m

8 PM

0h 37m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling between Warrensburg and Lee's Summit is a straightforward 39-mile journey that typically takes about 39 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Missouri Midwest, you can easily complete it as a quick day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making this an economical excursion for your schedule. Navigating through local streets rather than major interstates defines the experience. This route is ideal if you are looking for a direct, no-fuss connection between these two Missouri communities.

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

19.5 miles from Warrensburg, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way out of Warrensburg. You will spend your time on local thoroughfares like East Gay Street, North Holden Street, and West Young Street rather than cruising down a major highway. In fact, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate traffic. Since the longest stretch on East Gay Street is effectively zero miles of uninterrupted highway, stay focused on the constant turns and local intersections. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention throughout the entire 39-mile distance.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Gay 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

The drive from Warrensburg, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Warrensburg, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Gay Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Holden Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Young Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
MO 291 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southwest Jefferson Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southwest 3rd Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Gay Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Maguire Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · South Maguire Street

2

Turn left onto East Gay Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · East Gay Street

3

Turn right onto North Holden Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · North Holden Street

4

Turn left onto West Young Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Young Street

5

Turn left

36 mi · 42 min

6

Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville

0.1 mi · 19 sec · MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville

7

Keep slight right

472 ft · 13 sec

8

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Jefferson Street

102 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

9

Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

10

Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

11

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a short 39-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can skip the stress of planning formal stops, as the duration is brief enough to complete in one go. Keep in mind that because this route relies entirely on local roads, traffic patterns on streets like North Holden Street can impact your total travel time. Make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $6 fuel estimate assumes you are starting with a full tank or ready to top off. Use the short length of this trip to your advantage by planning your arrival in Lee's Summit for a specific time rather than worrying about mid-trip breaks.

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 19.5 miles from Warrensburg, MO, or about 19m 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 39 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.5 miles or 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

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 Warrensburg, 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 Warrensburg, MO

This is one driving day of about 39 miles and 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warrensburg, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.5 mi from Warrensburg, MO · 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawson, MO

20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawson, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Warrensburg, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$5.92 one way

$11.85 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$6.53	$13.06
premium	$4.80	$7.36	$14.72
diesel	$5.64	$8.66	$17.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.7	$4.10	$1.87
Efficient EV	9.8	$3.41	$1.56
EV Truck/SUV	15.6	$5.46	$2.50

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Warrensburg, MO

Afternoon in Warrensburg on Sunday

Local time

4:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lee's Summit, MO

Afternoon in Lee's Summit on Sunday

Local time

4:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

5 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

39m 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 Warrensburg, MO to Lee's Summit, MO covers 39 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Gay Street, North Holden Street, West Young Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Warrensburg, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.92 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.

The drive from Warrensburg, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Warrensburg, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Warrensburg, MO to Lee's Summit, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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