Origin
Cole Camp, MO
Morning in Cole Camp on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cole Camp, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
86.7 mi
140 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cole Camp, MO
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Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
This 86.7-mile drive from Cole Camp, MO, to Lee's Summit, MO, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 46 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Midwest. You'll navigate primarily via West Broadway Boulevard and US 65, with a portion on MO 52. The route offers a practical way to travel between these two Missouri locations without requiring an overnight stay. Expect a local feel for most of this relatively short journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.4 miles from Cole Camp, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Boulevard | 64.9 mi | 1h 17m |
| US 65 | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| MO 52 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 52 | 3 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Jefferson Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| MO 291 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Boulevard
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cole Camp, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on South Maple Street
76 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Maple Street
2
Turn left onto MO 52
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on MO 52
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 52
4
Take the ramp onto MO 52
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
MO 52
Toward US 65 North, MO 52 Wesy: Sedalia
5
Continue on US 65
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 65
6
Turn left onto US 50
65 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
West Broadway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MO 291
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
8
Keep slight right at fork
472 ft
·
12 sec
9
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
10
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
11
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the modest 86.7-mile distance and 1 hour 46-minute duration, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can leave Cole Camp, MO, at your leisure and still arrive in Lee's Summit, MO, without feeling rushed. With no specific stops recommended, consider breaking up the drive as needed for fuel or a quick break, perhaps around the halfway point. Pay attention to your surroundings as you navigate the various local roads, especially since the longest stretch on West Broadway Boulevard is significant. Budget around $14 for fuel to cover the entire journey.
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 43.4 miles from Cole Camp, MO, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 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 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 54m 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 30m
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 Cole Camp, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cole Camp, MO
This is one driving day of about 86.7 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Cole Camp, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Broadway Boulevard for about 64.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from Cole Camp, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 86.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MO 52
Take the ramp onto MO 52 toward US 65 North, MO 52 Wesy: Sedalia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 65 North, MO 52 Wesy: Sedalia
5
85.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m 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
86 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
86.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
Southwest Jefferson Street
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
86.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
Southwest 3rd Street
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.55 one way
$27.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Morning in Lee's Summit on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
1 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
1h 46m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't be on uninterrupted highway for long. With only 23% of the drive on highways, much of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 64.9 miles on West Broadway Boulevard. This suggests a drive that involves frequent changes in speed and direction, requiring your attention as you transition between different types of roadways. It's less about wide-open cruising and more about engaging with the local road network.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.9 mi on West Broadway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 4 miles in near MO 52.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cole Camp, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is easy. At 1h 46m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (MO 52): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.9 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 86.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.9 miles on West Broadway Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (MO 52): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.9 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lee's Summit, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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