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

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 47m

Distance

208.3 mi

335 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 34m ★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 39m

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

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Downtown Roubidoux, MO, MO

Roubidoux, MO

Justin Kortlang

city in Jackson and Cass counties in Missouri, United States

Lee's Summit, MO

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Trip Overview

Roubidoux, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is 208.3 miles and takes about 4h 47m via MO 7, MO 17, and MO 5, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, primarily within Missouri, offering a straightforward journey. With a high percentage of highway driving, it’s designed for efficient travel. You’ll spend most of your time on well-maintained state highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day trip. Plan for a total travel time of under five hours, plus any time for stops.

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

104.2 miles from Roubidoux, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 7 108.1 mi 2h 21m
MO 17 29.5 mi 42m
MO 5 24.9 mi 29m
I 44 9.9 mi 10m
MO 58 8.5 mi 11m
MO 291 8.3 mi 12m
US Historic 66 6.3 mi 8m
MO F 4.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: MO 7 — 108.1 mi, about 2h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Flat Rock Road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Flat Rock Road
2

Turn left onto Roubidoux Road

310 ft · 13 sec · Roubidoux Road
3

Turn slight right onto Gladden Road

3.0 mi · 11 min · Gladden Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto MO M

0.8 mi · 2 min · MO M
5

Turn left onto MO 17; MO 32

29 mi · 42 min · MO 17; MO 32
6

Turn left

176 ft · 8 sec
7

Turn left onto US Historic 66; MO AB

6.3 mi · 8 min · US Historic 66; MO AB
8

Turn right onto MO AB

226 ft · 3 sec · MO AB
9

Continue on MO 133

0.1 mi · 17 sec · MO 133
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 44 West: Springfield
11

Merge onto I 44

9.9 mi · 10 min · I 44
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 135 Toward MO F: Sleeper
13

Turn right onto MO F; US Historic 66

2.3 mi · 4 min · MO F; US Historic 66
14

Turn slight left onto MO F

2.3 mi · 4 min · MO F
15

Continue on MO BB

2.4 mi · 4 min · MO BB
16

At end of road, turn right onto MO 5

25 mi · 29 min · MO 5
17

Turn left onto MO 7

37 mi · 53 min · MO 7
18

Take the exit onto MO 7

0.3 mi · 33 sec · MO 7
Toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
19

Turn left onto MO 7

28 mi · 38 min · MO 7
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on MO 7; MO 13; MO 52

39 mi · 44 min · MO 7; MO 13; MO 52
21

Take the exit onto MO 7

3.3 mi · 3 min · MO 7
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Exit 160 Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
23

Keep slight right at fork

243 ft · 6 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
24

Merge onto MO 291

8.3 mi · 12 min · MO 291
25

Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291

8.5 mi · 11 min · MO 58; MO 291
26

Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
27

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street

189 ft · 3 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
28

Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
29

Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
30

Arrive at destination

Southwest 3rd Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4 hour and 47 minute estimated drive time, starting your journey in the morning will allow ample time to reach Lee's Summit before evening. The longest stretch without a significant change in road occurs on MO 7 for over 100 miles, so consider a fuel and stretch break before or during that segment. With a fuel cost estimate of $33, it's a budget-friendly option. You'll encounter one recommended stop, so plan for a brief pause to refresh during the trip.

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 104.2 miles from Roubidoux, MO, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.1 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 46 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 104.2 miles or 2h 31m 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 58m

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 Roubidoux, 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 Roubidoux, MO

This is one driving day of about 208.3 miles and 4h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Roubidoux, 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 MO 7 for about 108.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Camdenton, MO

104 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

Richland, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Camdenton, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.2 miles from Roubidoux, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MO 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.1 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

InCharge Energy Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Camdenton, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Richland, Missouri

+15737753044

Visit website

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Sapp Brothers Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 39.9 and 190.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
39.9 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the ramp toward I 44 West: Springfield

Navigation decision point

Toward I 44 West: Springfield
5
50.2 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward MO F: Sleeper

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 135 Toward MO F: Sleeper
5
119.7 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | MO 7

Take the exit onto MO 7 toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton

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

Toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
5
187.2 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in | MO 7

Take the exit onto MO 7 toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City

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

Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kan...
6
190.7 mi into trip | ~4h 21m 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

$30.76 one way

$61.52 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $33.96 $67.92
premium $4.72 $38.67 $77.35
diesel $4.80 $39.33 $78.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.5 0 $21.87 $10.00
Efficient EV 52.1 0 $18.23 $8.33
EV Truck/SUV 83.3 1 $29.16 $13.33

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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 Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Roubidoux, MO

Late night in Roubidoux on Monday

Local time

1:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:18PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Destination

Lee's Summit, MO

Late night in Lee's Summit on Monday

Local time

1:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 6 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:18PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

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

4h 47m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 108.1 miles primarily on MO 7, which should feel like a consistent, flowing drive. While the primary roads are state highways, their design leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. Expect a steady pace for the majority of your journey, making it a predictable and relatively quick trip between these two Missouri points.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.1 mi on MO 7.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 7 and MO 17. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 39.9 miles in.

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 208.3 miles you will encounter 20 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 39.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 119.7 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,325 ft 679 ft

Total Climb

708 ft

Total Descent

799 ft

Highest Point

1,325 ft

~14.9 mi in

Elevation Range

645 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Roubidoux, MO and Lee's Summit, MO, road signs point toward Mo F: Sleeper and Clinton.

Mo F: Sleeper

50.2 mi in | ~1h 17m

Clinton

119.7 mi in | ~2h 53m | via MO 7

About the Cities

Arriving in Lee's Summit, MO

Full guide →

Founded 1865

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 208.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 108.1 miles on MO 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 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 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. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 39.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 119.7 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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