Origin
Slater, MO
Morning in Slater on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Slater, 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 57m
Distance
96.1 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Slater, MO
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Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
Slater, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is 96.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 57 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing Missouri for its entirety. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through towns than a long highway haul. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is ideal for a straightforward journey between two points in the same state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48 miles from Slater, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 52.5 mi | 56m |
| Industrial Boulevard | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| 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 |
| US 65 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 52.5 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slater, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on Porter Street
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
Porter Street
2
Turn right onto MO O
468 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Maple Street
3
Turn right onto MO C
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Broadway Street
4
Turn straight onto MO 240
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Industrial Boulevard
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
2.1 mi
·
3 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
Given the short duration of under two hours, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving Slater, MO in the morning allows you to arrive in Lee's Summit, MO with plenty of daylight remaining. While there are no designated stops mentioned, the frequent turns mean you'll naturally pass through various towns, offering opportunities for quick breaks if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $15, and plan your route beforehand to be ready for the numerous turns on Industrial Boulevard and MO YY.
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 48 miles from Slater, MO, or about 1h 1m 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 21 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 1h 1m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lee's Summit, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Slater, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Slater, MO
This is one driving day of about 96.1 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Slater, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48 miles from Slater, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 92.4 — 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
|
MO O / West Maple Street
Turn right onto MO O / West Maple Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO C / North Broadway Street
Turn right onto MO C / North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 65
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
Navigation decision point
8
85.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m 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
92.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m 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
$15.02 one way
$30.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.50 | $32.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.49 | $36.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Morning in Lee's Summit on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Concordia, MO
48 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 57m 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 local drive,' suggesting you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. Only 11% of the route is on highways, meaning most of your journey will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 52.5 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns appear. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience that requires attention to navigation rather than a simple interstate cruise.
Only 11% 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 MO O / West Maple Street.
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 57m 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 (MO O / West Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MO C / North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 96.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). 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 (MO O / West Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MO C / North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point.
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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