Origin
Sedalia, MO
Late night in Sedalia on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sedalia, 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
1h 21m
Distance
66.9 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sedalia, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
Sedalia to Lee's Summit is 66.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via West Broadway Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a very local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward connection between these two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Boulevard | 66.1 mi | 1h 19m |
| Southwest Jefferson Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| MO 291 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Ohio Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Boulevard
— 66.1 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedalia, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on South Ohio Avenue
71 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Ohio Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 50
66 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
West Broadway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MO 291
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
4
Keep slight right at fork
472 ft
·
12 sec
5
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
6
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
7
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Sedalia, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West Broadway Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.1 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 66.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 50 / West Broadway Boulevard
Turn right onto US 50 / West Broadway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
MO 291
Take the exit onto MO 291 toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrison...
5
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Southwest Jefferson Street
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Southwest 3rd Street
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.46 one way
$20.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 21m 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?
This drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy' on local roads, with no highway driving percentage. You'll spend the majority of your time navigating city streets and local thoroughfares, rather than interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 66.1 miles, primarily on West Broadway Boulevard, which means much of the journey involves managing intersections and varying speed limits. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience as you transition through different local road segments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.1 mi on West Broadway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 50 / West Broadway Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sedalia, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50 / West Broadway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Sedalia, MO
Full guide →Sedalia is a city in Missouri. It was once home of famous ragtime composer Scott Joplin.
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 1h 21m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.1 miles on West Broadway Boulevard. 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 (US 50 / West Broadway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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