Sherrill, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is 215.9 miles and takes about 4h 36m via US 50 and US 63, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. It's primarily a highway route, making it a straightforward trip if you're looking for efficiency. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, which should keep the overall travel time predictable. Consider this route for a simple, direct connection between these two points.
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
108 miles from Sherrill, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 50
100.1 mi
2h 6m
US 63
98.5 mi
2h 4m
MO E
7.5 mi
10m
MO A
7.5 mi
10m
MO CC
0.8 mi
1m
Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Tim Bradley Way
0.4 mi
<1m
Shafer Road
0.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 100.1 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherrill, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on Shafer Road
0.2 mi·1 min·Shafer Road
2
Turn left onto MO CC
0.8 mi·1 min·MO CC
3
Continue on US 63; MO CC
28 mi·35 min·US 63; MO CC
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
287 ft·4 sec·North Bishop Avenue
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
183 ft·3 sec·North Bishop Avenue
6
Keep slight right at fork onto MO E
0.4 mi·48 sec·Tim Bradley Way
7
Enter roundabout onto MO E
181 ft·3 sec·MO E
8
Continue on MO E
7.5 mi·10 min·MO E
9
Turn right onto MO A
7.5 mi·10 min·MO A
10
Turn left onto US 63; MO 28
71 mi·1 hr 28 min·US 63; MO 28
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 50
100 mi·2 hr 6 min·US 50
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.1 mi·18 sec·MO 291
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
13
Keep slight right at fork
472 ft·12 sec
14
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
102 ft·2 sec·Southwest Jefferson Street
15
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·Southwest Jefferson Street
16
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi·12 sec·Southwest 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 36m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning from Sherrill, MO, will allow you to reach Lee's Summit, MO, with plenty of daylight to spare. The route has only one recommended stop, and with the longest stretch being over 100 miles, consider taking that break after the 100.1-mile segment on US 50 to refuel and stretch. The fuel cost is estimated at $33, so plan accordingly. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in your departure time, but starting earlier helps avoid any potential evening traffic as you get closer to Lee's Summit.
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 108 miles from Sherrill, MO, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.1 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 47 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108 miles or 2h 20m 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 47m
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 Sherrill, 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 Sherrill, MO
This is one driving day of about 215.9 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Sherrill, 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 US 50 for about 100.1 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 29 and 215.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
29 mi into trip|~38m in|I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
44.4 mi into trip|~1h in|US 63; MO 28
Turn left onto US 63; MO 28
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
215.1 mi into trip|~4h 35m 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...
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215.3 mi into trip|~4h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
215.3 mi into trip|~4h 35m in|Southwest Jefferson Street
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.88 one way
$63.77 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$35.20
$70.40
premium
$4.72
$40.09
$80.17
diesel
$4.80
$40.77
$81.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.8
0
$22.67
$10.36
Efficient EV
54
0
$18.89
$8.64
EV Truck/SUV
86.4
1
$30.23
$13.82
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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 18, 2026
Origin
Sherrill, MO
Late night
in Sherrill on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 8 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:26PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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 Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 8 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:26PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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 36m 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 trip is predominantly highway driving, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 100.1 miles on US 50, offering a substantial period of consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur after this long highway segment, likely introducing more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination. Expect a steady pace for the majority of your travel.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.1 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and US 63. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29 miles in near I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 215.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 29 miles (I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 44.4 miles (US 63; MO 28): Lane positioning matters here; at 215.1 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 4h 36m. Total distance: 215.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100.1 miles on US 50. 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 29 miles (I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 44.4 miles (US 63; MO 28): Lane positioning matters here; at 215.1 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Lee's Summit, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
