Lee's Summit, MO to Bloomfield, MO is 368.6 miles and takes about 7h 21m via US 60 and MO 13, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing Missouri for its entirety. Given the high percentage of highway driving, expect a relatively straightforward trip focused on covering distance. It's a solid option if you're looking for a direct, single-day drive across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.3 miles from Lee's Summit, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 60
204.8 mi
4h
MO 13
68 mi
1h 19m
MO 7
55.6 mi
1h 4m
MO 291
16.9 mi
24m
Schoolcraft Freeway
8.3 mi
10m
Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi
5m
MO 25
4.1 mi
6m
I 49
2.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 204.8 mi, about 4h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit, MO and Bloomfield, MO.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi·50 sec·Southwest Jefferson Street
3
Enter roundabout
251 ft·5 sec
4
Continue
367 ft·9 sec
5
Continue on MO 291
17 mi·24 min·MO 291
6
Continue on Cantrell Road
0.1 mi·19 sec·Cantrell Road
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
8
Merge onto I 49; US 71
2.8 mi·3 min·I 49; US 71
9
Take the exit onto MO 7
0.2 mi·19 sec·MO 7
Exit 157Toward MO 7 South: Clinton
10
Turn slight left onto MO 7
55 mi·1 hr 3 min·MO 7
Exit 157Toward MO 7 South: ClintonUse the left lane.
11
Continue on MO 13
68 mi·1 hr 19 min·MO 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
13
Merge onto I 44
4.3 mi·5 min·Payne Stewart Highway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 82AToward US 65 South: Branson
15
Merge onto US 65
8.3 mi·10 min·Schoolcraft Freeway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·52 sec
Toward US 60 East: Cabool
17
Merge onto US 60
82 mi·1 hr 35 min·US 60
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
90 mi·1 hr 46 min·US 60
Toward US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
4.8 mi·6 min·US 60
20
Turn straight onto US 60 Business; US 67 Business
0.2 mi·14 sec·North Westwood Boulevard
21
Turn slight left
274 ft·12 sec
22
Turn left onto MO W
0.1 mi·16 sec·MO W
23
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
24
Merge onto US 60
28 mi·31 min·US 60
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward MO 25: Dexter, Bloomfield
26
Turn left onto MO 25
4.1 mi·6 min·MO 25
27
Turn left
430 ft·19 sec
28
Turn right onto MO AA
318 ft·6 sec·MO AA
29
Keep slight left at fork onto MO AA
0.7 mi·1 min·MO AA
30
Continue on MO AA
271 ft·5 sec·South Prairie Street
31
At end of road, turn right onto MO AA
376 ft·12 sec·South Prairie Street
32
Turn left onto MO J
36 ft·1 sec·West Missouri Street
33
Arrive at destination
MO J
Trip Plan
Consider an early morning departure from Lee's Summit to maximize daylight and get ahead of any potential afternoon traffic. With a 7h 21m estimated drive time, you'll want to plan for at least two stops to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch without an exit is over 200 miles on US 60, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. Given that this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your timing based on your preferences.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.3 miles from Lee's Summit, MO, or about 3h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.8 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 81 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.3 miles or 3h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomfield, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lee's Summit, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lee's Summit, MO
This is one driving day of about 368.6 miles and 7h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Lee's Summit, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 60 for about 204.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway reset
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
$20 to $30
Mountain Grove, Missouri
Hours: 4–9 pm
+14179269954
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.7 and 240 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
17.7 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
5
20.8 mi into trip|~29m in|MO 7
Take the exit onto MO 7 toward MO 7 South: Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 157
Toward MO 7 South: Clinton
5
20.9 mi into trip|~30m in|MO 7
Turn slight left onto MO 7 toward MO 7 South: Clinton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 157
Toward MO 7 South: Clinton
5
144.4 mi into trip|~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
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240 mi into trip|~4h 46m in|US 60
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.49 one way
$122.97 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg129 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$66.83
$133.65
premium
$5.26
$76.32
$152.64
diesel
$6.18
$89.67
$179.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.6
1
$38.70
$17.69
Efficient EV
92.2
1
$32.25
$14.74
EV Truck/SUV
147.4
1
$51.60
$23.59
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Lee's Summit, MO
Late night
in Lee's Summit on Monday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
SSW 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bloomfield, MO
Late night
in Bloomfield on Monday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Sunny
ESE 3 mph0% chanceLive 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 21m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 152.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for 98% of this 368.6-mile drive, meaning most of your time will be spent on efficient, high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch on this route is 204.8 miles on US 60. Expect minimal time on surface roads, which will likely begin near your destination. The dense highway system means you'll encounter frequent exits and on-ramps for much of the drive.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 204.8 mi on US 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and MO 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 368.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 20.9 miles (MO 7): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,643 ft326 ft
Total Climb
1,243 ft
Total Descent
1,805 ft
Highest Point
1,643 ft
~184.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,318 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lee's Summit, MO and Bloomfield, MO, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Poplar Bluff.
Lee's Summit is a city in Missouri. It is the hometown of famous outlaw Cole Younger of the James-Younger Gang, and of Grammy Award-winning musician Pat Metheny.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 21m. Total distance: 368.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 204.8 miles on US 60. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Bloomfield, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 20.9 miles (MO 7): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bloomfield, MO before the return drive.
