Lee's Summit to Winfield is 221.5 miles and takes about 4h 20m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and MO 47, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Missouri. You'll primarily be on surface roads for most of this drive, so expect a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate run. With just one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110.7 miles from Lee's Summit, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
124 mi
2h 18m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi
58m
MO 47
13 mi
18m
MO J
11.2 mi
15m
I 470
7 mi
8m
Southeast Douglas Street
2.2 mi
4m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 124 mi, about 2h 18m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 11 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,880 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,333
Quietest
1 AM
~259 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit, MO and Winfield, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 3rd Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·Southwest 3rd Street
2
Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
358 ft·16 sec·Southeast 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto Southeast Douglas Street
2.2 mi·4 min·Southeast Douglas Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis
5
Merge onto I 470
7.0 mi·8 min·I 470
Toward I 470 North: Saint Louis
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·44 sec
Exit 16BToward I 70 East: Saint LouisUse the slight right lane.
32 mi·34 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
22 mi·24 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
11
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.6 mi·1 min·Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
13
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.9 mi·2 min·Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I 70; US 40
70 mi·1 hr 19 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 199Toward MO H: Wright City
16
Turn right onto Wildcat Drive
166 ft·9 sec·Wildcat Drive
17
At end of road, turn left onto MO H
1.0 mi·2 min·Veterans Memorial Parkway
18
Turn left onto MO F; MO J
389 ft·10 sec·North Elm Street
19
Continue on MO J
0.2 mi·26 sec·MO J
20
Continue on MO J
11 mi·15 min·MO J
21
At end of road, turn right onto Boone Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Boone Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
426 ft·22 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto East Cherry Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·East Cherry Street
24
Enter roundabout onto East Cherry Street
113 ft·2 sec·East Cherry Street
25
Continue on East Cherry Street
1.2 mi·2 min·East Cherry Street
26
Turn right onto MO 47
13 mi·18 min·MO 47
27
At end of road, turn left onto MO 79
0.4 mi·59 sec·MO 79
28
Turn right onto West Cherry Street
21 ft·1 sec·West Cherry Street
29
Arrive at destination
West Cherry Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 20m estimated drive time, leaving Lee's Summit in the morning should allow you to reach Winfield with plenty of daylight to spare. The route is designed for a single day, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. With only one stop suggested, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway to MO 47, as services might be less frequent on the latter.
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 110.7 miles from Lee's Summit, MO, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124 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 49 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.7 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winfield, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lee's Summit, MO
This is one driving day of about 221.5 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Lee's Summit, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 124 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 206.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis
7
9.8 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16B
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
5
193.2 mi into trip|~3h 37m in
Take the exit toward MO H: Wright City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 199
Toward MO H: Wright City
7
206.5 mi into trip|~3h 57m in|Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
206.8 mi into trip|~3h 58m in|East Cherry Street
Enter roundabout onto East Cherry Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.83 one way
$73.65 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$40.11
$80.23
premium
$5.18
$45.20
$90.40
diesel
$5.35
$46.65
$93.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.5
0
$23.26
$10.63
Efficient EV
55.4
0
$19.38
$8.86
EV Truck/SUV
88.6
1
$31.01
$14.18
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Lee's Summit, MO
Afternoon
in Lee's Summit on Wednesday
Local time
4:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SSE 6 mph61% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 31 at 8:59PM CDT until June 1 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 31 at 8:57PM CDT until June 1 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Destination
Winfield, MO
Afternoon
in Winfield on Wednesday
Local time
4:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 3 mph76% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 31 at 8:59PM CDT until June 1 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 31 at 8:57PM CDT until June 1 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
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
2 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
4h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 drive involves 10% highway travel, with the longest stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway spanning 124 miles. After this highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads, primarily using MO 47 for the remainder of the trip. Expect a more rural cruising feel once you leave the main highway, with fewer exits and a slower pace.
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: 124 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 20m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,039 ft447 ft
Total Climb
321 ft
Total Descent
913 ft
Highest Point
1,039 ft
Elevation Range
592 ft
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 Lee's Summit, MO to Winfield, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo H: Wright City along the way.
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.
The longest stretch is about 124 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 27 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.
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 2.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Winfield, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
