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Trip from Marshall, MO to Lee's Summit, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

82.9 mi

133 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Saline County, Missouri, United States

Marshall, MO

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city in Jackson and Cass counties in Missouri, United States

Lee's Summit, MO

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Trip Overview

This 86.2-mile drive from Marshall, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 23 minutes. With no highway driving and a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical and accessible journey. You'll primarily navigate local roads, making it feel more like a connected local commute than a long-distance haul. This route is entirely within the Midwest region, offering a familiar drive through Missouri. Given its short duration and lack of extensive highway travel, it's perfect for a single-day excursion.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.4 miles from Marshall, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 52.5 mi 56m
MO YY 10.9 mi 15m
I 470 6.4 mi 7m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 5.1 mi 5m
MO 291 2.5 mi 4m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 1.6 mi 1m
US 65 1.3 mi 2m
West Arrow Street 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 52.5 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marshall, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.

1

Start on US 65 Bus

106 ft · 8 sec · East Eastwood Street
2

Turn left onto North Lafayette Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Lafayette Avenue
3

Continue on MO 20

365 ft · 13 sec · North Lafayette Street
4

Turn right onto MO 20

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Arrow Street
5

Turn left onto US 65

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 65
6

Continue on MO YY

11 mi · 15 min · MO YY
7

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
8

Merge onto I 70; US 40

5.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
9

Continue on I 70; US 40

52 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10

Continue on I 70

1.6 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 15A Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto I 470; MO 291

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 470; MO 291
13

Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291

2.5 mi · 4 min · MO 291
Exit 10B Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14

Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Southeast 3rd Street
15

Continue on Southwest 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
16

Arrive at destination

Southwest 3rd Street

Trip Plan

With a drive time of just over an hour and no highway segments, you have plenty of flexibility when departing from Marshall, MO. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak commuter times in both your origin and destination areas. Since this is a shorter, 86.2-mile trip with a $13 fuel estimate, you won't need extensive planning for fuel stops. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you should pay close attention to navigation, especially as you approach Lee's Summit, to ensure you don't miss any key turns on the local roads.

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 41.4 miles from Marshall, MO, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 18 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.4 miles or 50m 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 22m

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 Marshall, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Marshall, MO

This is one driving day of about 82.9 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Marshall, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 52.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Higginsville, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Higginsville, MO

41 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

Sweet Springs, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Higginsville, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.4 miles from Marshall, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Independence, Missouri

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18167955520

Visit website

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Blue Springs, Missouri

2.4 mi

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71

Independence, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18167955520

Visit website

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.1

Blue Springs, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18162293292

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 41.4

Higginsville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16602071324

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 79.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Lafayette Avenue

Turn left onto North Lafayette Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO 20 / West Arrow Street

Turn right onto MO 20 / West Arrow Street

Navigation decision point

5
13.3 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
8
72.6 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 15A Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
8
79.2 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | MO 291

Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291 toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 10B Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.96 one way

$25.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.23 $28.46
premium $4.89 $15.95 $31.91
diesel $5.61 $18.30 $36.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.9 0 $8.70 $3.98
Efficient EV 20.7 0 $7.25 $3.32
EV Truck/SUV 33.2 0 $11.61 $5.31

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Marshall, MO

Late night in Marshall on Sunday

Local time

2:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lee's Summit, MO

Late night in Lee's Summit on Sunday

Local time

2:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

2 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

1h 39m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 86.2-mile trip, with 0% highway share. The route utilizes main roads like North Lafayette Avenue and West Arrow Street, indicating a journey through towns and populated areas rather than open countryside. Without any significant highway stretches, the longest uninterrupted segment is undefined, suggesting frequent intersections and changes in speed. This driving profile means you'll be engaged with the road, navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire duration.

Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.5 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 early in the drive near North Lafayette Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Lafayette Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MO 20 / West Arrow Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 82.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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: near the start (North Lafayette Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MO 20 / West Arrow Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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