Origin
Goodman, MO
Late night in Goodman on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Goodman, 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
3h 3m
Distance
161.6 mi
260 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
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6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
Goodman, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is 161.6 miles and takes about 3h 3m via Purple Heart Trail, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Missouri, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a straight shot on an interstate. With only one recommended stop and a drive time under four hours, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a straightforward journey.
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
80.8 miles from Goodman, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 101.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| MO 58 | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| MO 291 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway | 6 mi | 6m |
| James B. Tatum Highway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 101.9 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodman, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on North Wade Street
365 ft
·
16 sec
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North Wade Street
2
Continue on North Ozark Trail
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Ozark Trail
3
Turn right onto MO C
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto MO C
160 ft
·
4 sec
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Main Street
5
Continue on MO C
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South School Street
6
Turn right onto MO C
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Splitlog Avenue
7
Turn sharp right onto MO 59; MO C
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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MO 59; MO C
8
Turn left onto MO C
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
MO C
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin
10
Merge onto I 49; US 71
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
11
Continue on I 49; US 71
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
James B. Tatum Highway
12
Continue on I 49; US 71
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
13
Continue on I 49; US 71
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
14
Continue on MO 249
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
Exit 39B
15
Merge onto I 49 Business; MO 171
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
16
Continue on MO 96; MO 571
452 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Central Avenue
Toward MO 96 East, MO 571 South: Carthage
17
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
Use the left lane.
18
Merge onto I 49; US 71
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
19
Continue on I 49; US 71
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
20
Continue on I 49; US 71
93 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 160
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
22
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
23
Merge onto MO 291
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
MO 291
24
Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
MO 58; MO 291
25
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
26
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
189 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
27
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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Southwest Jefferson Street
28
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour drive time and a fuel cost around $24, this trip is well-suited for a single day. Aim for a morning departure to allow for flexibility, especially with the turn-heavy nature of the route. While only one stop is officially recommended, consider breaking up the 101.9-mile stretch on Purple Heart Trail if needed for a stretch or a quick refreshment. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the frequent turns can be easy to miss if you're not paying close attention. Planning your route ahead of time using a reliable GPS will be key to a smooth journey.
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 80.8 miles from Goodman, MO, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.9 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 36 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.8 miles or 1h 29m 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 24m
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 Goodman, 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 Goodman, MO
This is one driving day of about 161.6 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Goodman, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 101.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.8 miles from Goodman, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.9 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 143.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MO 59; MO C
Turn sharp right onto MO 59; MO C
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin
8
37 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
5
143.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 160
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
6
143.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.26 one way
$50.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.10 | $62.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.68 | $71.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.97 | $7.76 |
| Efficient EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.14 | $6.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.62 | $10.34 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Late night in Lee's Summit on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Cloudy
NNW 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
68°F
Nevada, MO
81 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
35 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
3h 3m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
George Washington Carver National Monument
National Monument
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 16.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting you'll be navigating a series of local roads and highways rather than a continuous interstate. The highway share is only 10%, so anticipate a driving experience that involves more attention to navigation and potentially varying speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 101.9 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, offering a period of more consistent travel before you transition back to more varied road conditions. Be prepared for a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged with the changing scenery and road layout.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.9 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near MO 59; MO C.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 161.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (MO 59; MO C): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 161.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101.9 miles on Purple Heart Trail. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lee's Summit, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (MO 59; MO C): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — George Washington Carver National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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