Four Seasons, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is 139.2 miles and takes about 3h 3m via US 50, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region and entirely within Missouri, offering a straightforward journey. It's a one-day trip, so you can leave when you're ready and arrive with plenty of time. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a practical choice for efficient travel between these two points.
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
69.6 miles from Four Seasons, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 50
91.2 mi
1h 54m
West 4th Street
15 mi
19m
MO 5
14.5 mi
18m
US 54
7.3 mi
7m
Horseshoe Bend Parkway
3.9 mi
6m
US 54 Bus
2.4 mi
3m
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
2.2 mi
5m
South Grand Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 91.2 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Four Seasons, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
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Start on Spirea Point
0.1 mi·35 sec·Spirea Point
2
Turn right onto Cherokee Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Cherokee Road
3
Turn left onto MO HH
3.9 mi·6 min·Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 54 Business
2.2 mi·5 min·Bagnell Dam Boulevard
5
Continue on Willmore Lane
0.2 mi·18 sec·Willmore Lane
6
Enter roundabout
229 ft·4 sec
7
Continue
0.1 mi·18 sec
8
Merge onto US 54
7.3 mi·7 min·US 54
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Eldon, Tuscumbia
10
Turn left onto US 54 Bus; MO 52
2.4 mi·3 min·US 54 Bus; MO 52
11
Turn left onto West 17th Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·West 17th Street
12
Continue on South Grand Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
13
Turn left onto MO 52
15 mi·19 min·West 4th Street
14
Continue on MO 5
14 mi·18 min·MO 5
15
Turn left onto US 50; MO 5
16 mi·21 min·US 50; MO 5
16
Continue on US 50; MO 135
75 mi·1 hr 32 min·US 50; MO 135
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.1 mi·18 sec·MO 291
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
18
Keep slight right at fork
472 ft·12 sec
19
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
102 ft·2 sec·Southwest Jefferson Street
20
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·Southwest Jefferson Street
21
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi·12 sec·Southwest 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration and 139.2-mile distance, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You could depart in the morning and arrive by midday, or even head out in the afternoon. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, it's an economical drive. Plan for one main stop to break up the 91.2-mile stretch on US 50, perhaps for a quick stretch or to refuel. Since it's a relatively short drive, you have flexibility; consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic if applicable in your departure area.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.6 miles from Four Seasons, MO, or about 1h 36m 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 31 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.6 miles or 1h 36m 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 31m
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 Four Seasons, 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 Four Seasons, MO
This is one driving day of about 139.2 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Four Seasons, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 138.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Turn left onto MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.8 mi into trip|~15m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.3 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Eldon, Tuscumbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Eldon, Tuscumbia
5
138.3 mi into trip|~3h 1m 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...
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138.6 mi into trip|~3h 2m in|Southwest Jefferson Street
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.76 one way
$43.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.89
$47.79
premium
$4.89
$26.79
$53.58
diesel
$5.61
$30.73
$61.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.8
0
$14.62
$6.68
Efficient EV
34.8
0
$12.18
$5.57
EV Truck/SUV
55.7
0
$19.49
$8.91
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Four Seasons, MO
Late night
in Four Seasons on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lee's Summit, MO
Late night
in Lee's Summit on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Tipton, MO
70 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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 3m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on US 50, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 91.2 miles. While the majority is on highways like US 50 and MO 5, expect some transitions onto local roads like West 4th Street. The profile suggests a consistent driving experience, largely maintaining highway speeds rather than navigating slower, winding country lanes.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.2 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and West 4th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 3m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Four Seasons, MO to Lee's Summit, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscumbia along the way.
Tuscumbia
14.3 mi in|~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 139.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 91.2 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Lee's Summit, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
